Basketball Game Preview: Model Patriots vs. Barbourville Tigers

The Model Patriots will challenge the Barbourville Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Model's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five games.

Last Saturday, Model came up short against Frankfort and fell 63-55. The defeat continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost five in a row.

Meanwhile, Barbourville entered their tilt with Middlesboro on Saturday with two consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Yellowjackets by a score of 53-44.

Barbourville now has a winning record of 10-9-1. As for Model, their loss dropped their record down to 15-13.

Model was able to grind out a solid victory over Barbourville in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, winning 62-55. Will Model repeat their success, or does Barbourville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.