The Vicksburg Gators will face off against the Florence Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Thursday, in a tight contest that could have gone either way, Vicksburg made off with a 41-40 victory over Forest Hill.
Meanwhile, Florence had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against Port Gibson by a score of 67-56 on Thursday.
Florence's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nick Jones, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 17 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenington Russell, who earned 24 points plus six rebounds and two steals.
Vicksburg's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Florence, their record now sits at 1-0.
Everything went Vicksburg's way against Florence when the teams last played back in December of 2023, as Vicksburg made off with a 78-56 victory. Will Vicksburg repeat their success, or does Florence have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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