Basketball Game Preview: Merritt Island Mustangs vs. Titusville Terriers

The Merritt Island Mustangs will challenge the Titusville Terriers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Monday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Merritt Island beat Cocoa Beach 51-45. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Titusville). They snuck past Cocoa with a 70-65 victory on Tuesday.

Titusville's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-6. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.3 points per game. As for Merritt Island, their victory bumped their record up to 5-7.

Merritt Island came up short against Titusville in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 58-51. Will Merritt Island 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.