Basketball Game Preview: Mifflinburg Wildcats vs. Warrior Run Defenders

The Mifflinburg Wildcats will square off against the Warrior Run Defenders at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Mifflinburg took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Southern Columbia Area 62-59. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted since January 30, 2024.

Meanwhile, Warrior Run waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Lancers 60-31. The Defenders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 22 points or more this season.

Mifflinburg pushed their record up to 7-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.7 points per game. As for Warrior Run, their victory bumped their record up to 9-1.

Mifflinburg suffered a grim 63-40 defeat to Warrior Run in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Can Mifflinburg avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.