Basketball Game Preview: Emmett Huskies vs. Eagle Mustangs

The Emmett Huskies will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Eagle Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Having struggled with eight defeats in a row dating back to last season, Emmett turned things around against Mountain Home on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 66-52 victory over the Tigers. The Huskies' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Eagle waltzed into their match on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They had just enough and edged the Wildcats out 55-53. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted since January 23rd.

Eagle's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Emmett, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.

Emmett took a serious blow against Eagle when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 79-36. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point Emmett was down 45-22.