Basketball Game Preview: Hudson Cobras vs. Crystal River Pirates

The Hudson Cobras will take on the Crystal River Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Hudson is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Fivay on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Hudson was beaten by Fivay 64-31. The game marked the Cobras' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Meanwhile, Crystal River unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell 56-45 to Springstead.

Crystal River's defeat dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Hudson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-13 record this season.

Hudson came up short against Crystal River in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 64-55. Will Hudson 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.