Basketball Game Preview: Meridian Wildcats vs. Columbus Falcons + Official Tickets

The Meridian Wildcats and the Columbus Falcons will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meridian is coming into the contest hot, having won their last seven games.

Meridian is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Laurel, posting a 76-48 victory. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 16th, while the Golden Tornadoes are ranked 198th) , the win on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, Columbus beat Jackson Academy 73-65 on Saturday.

Meridian's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Columbus, they now have a winning record of 6-5.

Meridian was taken down by Columbus 75-36 when the teams last played back in November. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.