Basketball Game Preview: Waltrip Rams vs. Austin Mustangs

The Waltrip Rams and the Austin Mustangs will compete for holiday cheer at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Waltrip is headed into Saturday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Monday. They were outmatched by Sterling and fell 58-17.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 70 points the game before, Austin was a bit more limited in their match on Monday. They might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Galena Park an easy 49-24 victory. The game marked the Mustangs' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Waltrip's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Austin, they dropped their record down to 6-7 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.

Waltrip came up short against Austin in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 38-25. Will Waltrip 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.