Basketball Game Preview: Mitchell Christian Golden Eagles vs. Ethan Rustlers

Mitchell Christian is 1-9 against Ethan since January of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Mitchell Christian Golden Eagles will challenge the Ethan Rustlers at 7:45 p.m.

Mitchell Christian is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game dating back to last season on Saturday. They were dealt a 51-19 loss at the hands of Hot Springs. The match marked the Golden Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, Ethan earned a 66-57 win over Corsica/Stickney on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rustlers.

Mitchell Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Ethan, their victory bumped their record up to 7-5.

Mitchell Christian came up short against Ethan in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 71-61. Can Mitchell Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.