Basketball Recap: Massac County Takes a Loss

Massac County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 42-37 heartbreaker at the hands of the Herrin Tigers. The Patriots were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 73-24.

Massac County's loss dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Herrin, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-16.

Massac County will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Carterville at 6:00 p.m. As for Herrin, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Herrin Tigers take on the Marion Wildcats at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.