Basketball Game Preview: Hattiesburg Tigers vs. Jim Hill Tigers

The Hattiesburg Tigers will challenge the Jim Hill Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

Last Saturday, Hattiesburg was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 49-43 to Brandon.

Meanwhile, Jim Hill hadn't done well against Callaway recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Jim Hill had just enough and edged Callaway out 69-66. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since November 14th.

The win made it two in a row for Jim Hill and bumps their season record up to 10-4. As for Hattiesburg, their loss dropped their record down to 10-5.

Hattiesburg took their victory against Jim Hill in their previous matchup back in January by a conclusive 66-44. In that matchup, Hattiesburg amassed a halftime lead of 41-15, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.