Basketball Game Preview: Bassett Bengals vs. Mecklenburg County Phoenix

The Bassett Bengals will take on the Mecklenburg County Phoenix at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bassett is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.1 points per game this season.

Bassett is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 60-54 heartbreaker at the hands of Martinsville.

Bassett's loss came about despite a quality game from Isaiah Perkins, who posted 18 points. The contest was Perkins' fourth in a row with at least ten points. Alex Redd was another key player, putting up 12 points.

Meanwhile, Mecklenburg County was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 62-58 to Tunstall. The defeat continues a trend for the Phoenix in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now lost six in a row.

Bassett's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Mecklenburg County, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.

Bassett came up short against Mecklenburg County in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 64-55. Can Bassett avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.