Basketball Game Preview: Blacksburg Bruins vs. Salem Spartans

The Blacksburg Bruins will take on the Salem Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Blacksburg: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home, while Salem has snatched up seven consecutive wins on the road.

Last Friday, Blacksburg earned a 62-54 win over Pulaski County.

Meanwhile, Salem strolled past Christiansburg with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 74-55. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 51st, while the Blue Demons are ranked 324th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Blacksburg's victory bumped their record up to 4-11. As for Salem, their win bumped their record up to 12-2.

Blacksburg might still be hurting after the 70-44 defeat they got from Salem in their previous matchup on January 4th. Will Blacksburg 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.