Basketball Recap: Mattoon Comes Up Short

Mattoon had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 48-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Breese Central Cougars. If the Greenwave were looking for revenge after losing 63-51 to the Cougars when the teams met back in November of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Coincidentally, Mattoon and Breese Central will both be playing Rantoul the next time they take the court. The Greenwave will head out to face the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Cougars will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.