Basketball Game Preview: Hempstead Mustangs vs. Independence Mustangs

After both having extra time off, the Hempstead Mustangs and the Independence Mustangs will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another on Saturday. Hempstead will be strutting in after a victory while Independence will be coming in after a loss.

Hempstead will bounce into Saturday's match after beating Platteville, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. Hempstead enjoyed a cozy 71-56 win over Platteville two weeks ago.

Meanwhile, Independence was not able to break out of their rough patch two weeks ago as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 52-48 heartbreaker at the hands of Marion.

Independence's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Hempstead, they now have a winning record of 4-3.