Basketball Game Preview: Howe Lions vs. Smithville Braves

Howe has gone a perfect 7-0 against Smithville recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Lions will host the Braves at 6:00 p.m.

After dropping their season opener at home, Smithville is headed out to face a Lions team ready to give their home crowd a win. Howe fell 72-68 to Red Oak on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Smithville earned a 45-38 win over Whitesboro on Thursday. The Braves haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.

Everything came up roses for Howe against Smithville in their previous matchup back in November of 2022, as the squad secured an 86-37 win. In that matchup, the Lions amassed a halftime lead of 53-21, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.