Basketball Game Preview: Tarpon Springs Spongers vs. Palm Harbor University Hurricanes + Official Tickets

Tarpon Springs hasn't had much luck against Palm Harbor University recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Spongers just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Hurricanes at 7:45 p.m. Tarpon Springs has given up an average of 69.8 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Wednesday, Tarpon Springs took a blow against Countryside, falling 74-35.

Palm Harbor University's found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to River Ridge on Tuesday. The Hurricanes walked away with a 59-52 victory over Pinellas Park. The Hurricanes haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

Palm Harbor University's win came from a few key players Tarpon Springs will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Grahm Pitcock, who dropped a double-double with ten points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Tyler Dominguez, who posted eight points and seven rebounds.

Tarpon Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Palm Harbor University, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.

Tarpon Springs was dealt a bruising 75-47 loss at the hands of Palm Harbor University in their previous meeting back in January. Thankfully for the Spongers, Curtis George (who dropped a double-double with 28 points and 19 boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.