Basketball Game Preview: Smackover Buckaroos vs. Fouke Panthers

The Smackover Buckaroos will take on the Fouke Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Tuesday, Smackover didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Harmony Grove, but they still walked away with a 35-30 win.

Meanwhile, Fouke earned a 43-36 victory over Genoa Central on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.

Fouke pushed their record up to 9-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.8 points per game. As for Smackover, their victory bumped their record up to 3-11.

Smackover came up short against Fouke when the teams last played back in December of 2021, falling 48-44. Will Smackover have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.