Basketball Game Preview: Flora Wolves vs. Carmi-White County Bulldogs

The Flora Wolves and the Carmi-White County Bulldogs will meet in a canine-themed contest at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Flora will come in still looking for their first win of the season.

Last Monday, Flora was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 38-34 to Vandalia. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 509th, while the Vandals are ranked 120th).

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Carmi-White County against Hardin County on Tuesday as the team secured a 48-16 win. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matches by 23 points or more this season.

Carmi-White County has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 23.8 points per game. As for Flora, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.

Flora came up short against Carmi-White County in their previous meeting back in February, falling 47-41. Will Flora have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.