Basketball Game Preview: Tri-Valley Mustangs vs. Madison Bulldogs

Tri-Valley is 2-8 against Madison since February of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Tri-Valley Mustangs will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Madison Bulldogs at 7:45 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Tri-Valley is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They fell 63-56 to Parkston on Friday. The Mustangs' loss continues a trend for the team, making it nine in a row dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, Madison came into Saturday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took down Elk Point-Jefferson 65-51 on Saturday.

Tri-Valley couldn't quite finish off Madison in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 and fell 46-43. Will Tri-Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.