Basketball Game Preview: Bunkie Panthers vs. Rapides Mustangs

The Bunkie Panthers will venture away from home to challenge the Rapides Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Last Tuesday, Bunkie came up short against Avoyelles Charter and fell 45-37. The loss continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now lost three in a row.

Meanwhile, Rapides might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Pineville an easy 68-47 win. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Bunkie strolled past Rapides when the teams last played back in February by a score of 62-43. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bunkie since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.