Basketball Game Preview: Mattamuskeet Lakers vs. Cape Hatteras Hurricanes

Mattamuskeet hasn't had much luck against Cape Hatteras recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Mattamuskeet Lakers will square off against the Cape Hatteras Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Last Tuesday, Mattamuskeet came up short against Ocracoke and fell 57-45.

Meanwhile, Cape Hatteras also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Bear Grass Charter by a score of 64-54. The Hurricanes have struggled against the Bears recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.

Mattamuskeet's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Cape Hatteras, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.

Mattamuskeet strolled past Cape Hatteras when the teams last played two weeks ago by a score of 53-37. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mattamuskeet since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.