Basketball Game Preview: Pueblo County Hornets vs. Mullen Mustangs

The Pueblo County Hornets will venture away from home to challenge the Mullen Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Last Thursday, Pueblo County came up short against Pueblo East and fell 54-45. The Hornets have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, Mullen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against Cherokee Trail, falling 77-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Mustangs have suffered against the Cougars since February 15, 2020.

Pueblo County's loss dropped their record down to 10-13. As for Mullen, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-14.