Basketball Game Preview: Hughes Springs Mustangs vs. New Diana Eagles

The Hughes Springs Mustangs will face off against the New Diana Eagles at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Hughes Springs is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Jefferson on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Hughes Springs took a blow against Jefferson, falling 98-36. The Mustangs have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, New Diana entered their matchup against Daingerfield on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The game between New Diana and Daingerfield didn't end well, with New Diana falling 55-37.

New Diana's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 12-13. As for Hughes Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-18.

Things could have been worse for Hughes Springs, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 55-41 loss to New Diana when the teams last played on January 14th. Will Hughes Springs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.