Basketball Game Preview: Noxapater Tigers vs. Ethel Tigers

The Noxapater Tigers will square off against the Ethel Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

Last Tuesday, Noxapater came up short against McAdams and fell 61-48. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.

Meanwhile, Ethel had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past French Camp Academy 60-20 on Tuesday. That 40 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.

Noxapater's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Ethel, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-10.

Noxapater took their victory against Ethel when the teams last played on January 7th by a conclusive 44-24. The rematch might be a little tougher for Noxapater since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.