Basketball Game Preview: Shelby Tigers vs. Mason County Central Spartans

The Shelby Tigers will face off against the Mason County Central Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Shelby is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 69 points on Friday, they were much more limited against North Muskegon on Tuesday. They were outmatched by the Norsemen and fell 74-30. The defeat continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Norsemen: they've now lost nine in a row.

Meanwhile, Mason County Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were dealt a 58-31 defeat at the hands of Covenant Christian. The game marked the Spartans' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Shelby's loss dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Mason County Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-9.

Shelby suffered a grim 56-36 defeat to Mason County Central in their previous meeting back in January. Will Shelby have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.