Basketball Game Preview: Troup County Tigers vs. Benjamin Russell Wildcats

The Troup County Tigers will challenge the Benjamin Russell Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Troup County had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Shaw 55-53. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since December 3, 2024.

Troup County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brooklyn Render led the charge by putting up eight points and five steals. Another player making a difference was Kamoni Crowley, who posted five points and five rebounds.

Meanwhile, Benjamin Russell hadn't done well against Opelika recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Wildcats came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 50-38. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.