Basketball Game Preview: South Lamar Stallions vs. Hubbertville Lions

The South Lamar Stallions will challenge the Hubbertville Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: South Lamar has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Hubbertville will arrive with five straight victories.

South Lamar is headed into the contest having just suffered their closest defeat since February 5, 2024 on Thursday. They fell just short of Pickens County by a score of 39-37.

Meanwhile, everything went Hubbertville's way against Phillips on Monday as Hubbertville made off with a 63-38 win. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 20 points or more this season.

Hubbertville's win came from a few key players South Lamar will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Addison Tucker, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Georgia Gardner, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine assists.

Hubbertville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive matchups.

Hubbertville is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a massive bump to their 13-8 record this season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 26 points. As for South Lamar, their loss dropped their record down to 7-13.

South Lamar might still be hurting after the 54-33 defeat they got from Hubbertville in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will South Lamar 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.