Basketball Game Preview: Troup Tigers vs. Tatum Eagles

Troup has won three straight games at home, while Tatum has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Troup Tigers will welcome the Tatum Eagles at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Friday, Troup beat West Rusk 47-38.

Meanwhile, Tatum took their game on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 105-34 victory over West Rusk. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matches by 24 points or more this season.

Troup is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.7 points per game. As for Tatum, their win bumped their record up to 17-2.

Troup took a serious blow against Tatum in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 72-37. Will Troup 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.