Basketball Game Preview: Mott Marauders vs. Cousino Patriots

Mott and Cousino are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2016, but not for long. The Mott Marauders will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cousino Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

Mott is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Fraser on Monday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Mott might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Fraser an easy 58-35 victory. The Marauders were down 48-26 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.

Meanwhile, Cousino entered their tilt with Richmond on Saturday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They strolled past the Blue Devils with points to spare, taking the game 64-48.

Mott's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Cousino, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.

Things could have been worse for Mott, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 65-46 loss to Cousino in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Mott 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.