Basketball Game Preview: Houston Mustangs vs. Bartlett Panthers

The Houston Mustangs will head out to challenge the Bartlett Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Houston is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest loss since February 24, 2024 on Saturday. They lost 62-42 to Sierra Canyon. The game marked the Mustangs' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Meanwhile, Bartlett faced Whitehaven in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Bartlett fell to Whitehaven 58-54. The Panthers have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Bartlett's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Houston, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-4.

Houston came up short against Bartlett when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 58-54. Can Houston avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.