Basketball Game Preview: Jamestown Eagles vs. Smithfield Packers

The Jamestown Eagles will take on the Smithfield Packers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jamestown is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak.

Jamestown is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Bruton on Wednesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Jamestown was outmatched by Bruton and fell 69-33. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 33-10.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Smithfield, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They slipped by New Kent 65-64 on Thursday.

Jamestown's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Smithfield, their win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-3.

Jamestown took a serious blow against Smithfield in their previous meeting back in January, falling 68-35. Will Jamestown 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.