Basketball Game Preview: Xenia Buccaneers vs. Fairborn Skyhawks

The Xenia Buccaneers will face off against the Fairborn Skyhawks at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Xenia came up short against Oakwood on Tuesday, falling 69-49. While losing is never fun, the Buccaneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 639th, while the Lumberjacks are ranked 165th).

Meanwhile, Fairborn played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 67-45 to Troy. The Skyhawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Xenia's loss dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Fairborn, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-16.

Xenia came up short against Fairborn in their previous meeting back in January, falling 71-67. Will Xenia have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.