Basketball Game Preview: McComb Panthers vs. Riverdale Falcons

The McComb Panthers will face off against the Riverdale Falcons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Last Saturday, McComb came up short against Temple Christian and fell 53-41. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Pioneers recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.

Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Riverdale duked it out with Liberty-Benton on Friday. Riverdale had to suffer through a 54-22 loss at the hands of Liberty-Benton. The matchup marked the Falcons' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Riverdale has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season. As for McComb, their loss dropped their record down to 4-16.

McComb ended up a good deal behind Riverdale when the teams last played back in February of 2024, losing 66-48. Will McComb have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.