Basketball Game Preview: Mahnomen/Waubun Thunderbirds vs. Badger/Greenbush-Middle River Gators

The Mahnomen/Waubun Thunderbirds will take on the Badger/Greenbush-Middle River Gators at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses dating back to last season for Mahnomen/Waubun and nine for Badger/Greenbush-Middle River dating back to last season.

Last Monday, Mahnomen/Waubun was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 64-58 to Fosston.

Meanwhile, Badger/Greenbush-Middle River came up short against Crookston on Tuesday and fell 62-54.

Badger/Greenbush-Middle River's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Mahnomen/Waubun, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.

Everything came up roses for Mahnomen/Waubun against Badger/Greenbush-Middle River in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, as the team secured a 78-40 victory. Does Mahnomen/Waubun have another victory up their sleeve, or will Badger/Greenbush-Middle River turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.