Basketball Game Preview: Brookhaven Panthers vs. Mendenhall Tigers + Official Tickets

The Brookhaven Panthers will face off against the Mendenhall Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Brookhaven has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with three straight losses, while Mendenhall will come in with nine straight wins.

It was a proper cat-fight when Brookhaven took on Crystal Springs on Tuesday. The Panthers took a 60-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers.

NICHOLAS GAMBLE

Field Goal Percentage

12/09/25 @ Crystal Springs	54%
12/05/25 vs Lawrence County	18%
12/02/25 vs Pearl	30%
11/25/25 vs Lawrence County	64%
11/24/25 vs Forrest County Agricultural	36%
+ 4 more games

Despite the defeat, Brookhaven had strong showings from TRISTION THOMAS, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and ten rebounds, and NICHOLAS GAMBLE, who shot 54% from the field en route to 16 points and seven boards. Thanks to that strong game, GAMBLE now owns an excellent 46% shooting accuracy. Another player making a difference was JOHNNY CRUMP, who posted four points and nine boards.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mendenhall). They took their matchup on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 74-47 victory over St. Andrew's Episcopal. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 27 points or more this season.

Mendenhall's win bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Brookhaven, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.

Brookhaven suffered a grim 73-47 defeat to Mendenhall in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.