Smoky Mountain and Tuscola are an even 5-5 against one another since November of 2018, but not for long. The Smoky Mountain Mustangs will face off against the Tuscola Mountaineers at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tuscola took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Smoky Mountain, who comes in off a win.
Last Tuesday, Smoky Mountain was able to grind out a solid victory over Robbinsville, taking the game 75-62. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.
Meanwhile, Tuscola was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 72-45 loss at the hands of Pisgah.
Tuscola's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Smoky Mountain, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Smoky Mountain strolled past Tuscola in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 by a score of 73-54. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Tuscola's Jed West, who posted 25 points in addition to six boards and six steals. Now that he won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be easier for Smoky Mountain to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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