Basketball Game Preview: Hot Springs Bison vs. Mahpiya Luta Crusaders

Hot Springs is on a four-game streak of home losses, Mahpiya Luta a nine-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. The Hot Springs Bison will welcome the Mahpiya Luta Crusaders at 7:00 p.m.

Last Friday, Hot Springs lost to Sturgis Brown at home by a 56-41 margin.

Meanwhile, Mahpiya Luta strolled past Douglas with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 76-57.

Hot Springs' loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Mahpiya Luta, their win bumped their record up to 8-10.

Everything went Hot Springs' way against Mahpiya Luta in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, as Hot Springs made off with a 64-40 victory. Does Hot Springs have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mahpiya Luta turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.