Basketball Game Preview: McComb Tigers vs. Lanier Bulldogs

By Team Reports Jan 25, 2024, 10:24am

Preview: McComb Tigers vs. Lanier Bulldogs

McComb is 1-9 against Lanier since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The McComb Tigers will look to defend their home court against the Lanier Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

McComb scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They enjoyed a cozy 74-57 win over Wingfield. The win was just what McComb needed coming off of a 71-49 loss in their prior game.

Meanwhile, Lanier didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Wingfield on Monday, but they still walked away with a 47-41 win. The win was just what Lanier needed coming off of a 75-36 defeat in their prior game.

McComb has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. As for Lanier, their victory bumped their record up to 9-12.

McComb ended up a good deal behind Lanier when the teams last played on January 9th, losing 72-54. Will McComb 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.