The Joplin Eagles will square off against the Ozark Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Tuesday, Joplin was beaten by Kickapoo 63-32. The Eagles have struggled against the Chiefs recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Ozark was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 73-67 to Carthage.
Ozark's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Joplin, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.
Joplin might still be hurting after the 86-66 defeat they got from Ozark when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Joplin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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