Basketball Game Preview: Howard Huskies vs. Hephzibah Rebels + Official Tickets

Howard is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Tuesday. Having just played yesterday, they will head out on the road to face off against the Hephzibah Rebels at 7:30 p.m. Howard knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Hephzibah likes a good challenge.

On Monday, Howard was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 61-56 to Westside. The contest marked the Huskies' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, Hephzibah lost 61-38 to Calvary Day last Saturday.

Howard's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Hephzibah, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Howard won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played back in January, slipping by Hephzibah 45-44. Will the Huskies repeat their success, or do the Rebels have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.