Basketball Game Preview: Midlands STEM Charter Mavericks vs. Governor's School for Science & Math Eagles

Midlands STEM Charter is on a six-game streak of home losses, Governor's School for Science & Math a nine-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. The Midlands STEM Charter Mavericks will host the Governor's School for Science & Math Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 80-19, which was the final score in Midlands STEM Charter's tilt against McBee on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Mavericks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 304th, while the Panthers are ranked 115th).

Meanwhile, Governor's School for Science & Math scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They were beaten by Lamar 65-27. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-16.

Midlands STEM Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Governor's School for Science & Math, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.