The Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils will head out to challenge the Cullman Bearcats at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Mortimer Jordan has given up an average of 63.5 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Mortimer Jordan lost to Hayden at home by a 74-59 margin. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 242nd, while the Wildcats are ranked 42nd).
Cullman not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since December 13, 2025 (when they won 71-33). They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Hanceville 62-30. The Bearcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Mortimer Jordan has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-22 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.0 points over those games. As for Cullman, their victory bumped their record up to 21-5.
Mortimer Jordan came up short against Cullman in their previous meeting back in January, falling 65-61. Can the Blue Devils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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