Basketball Game Preview: Palestine Wildcats vs. Hudson Hornets

The Palestine Wildcats will take on the Hudson Hornets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Palestine took a loss when they played away from home last Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They had just enough and edged Livingston out 61-58.

Meanwhile, Hudson had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 61-34 win over China Spring. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Hornets have posted since November 12, 2024.

Palestine pushed their record up to 10-9 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.0 points per game. As for Hudson, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-13.

Palestine couldn't quite finish off Hudson in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 and fell 49-46. Can Palestine avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.