Basketball Game Preview: Virginia City Muckers vs. Smith Valley Bulldogs

Virginia City has won 11 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Smith Valley has won 11 straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Virginia City Muckers will host the Smith Valley Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Virginia City is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Whittell 78-11 on Saturday. The Muckers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 23 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Smith Valley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top against Pyramid Lake by a score of 73-66.

Virginia City's win bumped their record up to 13-0. As for Smith Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 13-1.

Virginia City beat Smith Valley 74-64 in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Does Virginia City have another victory up their sleeve, or will Smith Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.