Basketball Game Preview: Murrah Mustangs vs. Tupelo Golden Wave

The Murrah Mustangs will take on the Tupelo Golden Wave at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tupelo took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Murrah, who comes in off a win.

Murrah saw some tournament action on Saturday. They blew past Hillcrest Christian, posting a 67-23 victory. That looming 67-23 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Mustangs yet this season.

Meanwhile, Tupelo faced Clinton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Tupelo was just a bucket shy of victory and fell 54-53 to Clinton. The Golden Wave's loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.

Murrah's win bumped their record up to 4-11. As for Tupelo, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-4.

Murrah came up short against Tupelo when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 54-49. Can Murrah avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.