McLaurin is 0-8 against Velma Jackson since January of 2018 but things could change on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Tigers will get right back to it and host the Falcons at 3:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Tigers on Thursday. McLaurin lost to Collins on the road by a 41-23 margin. While losing is never fun, McLaurin can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 271st, while Collins is ranked 122nd).
Meanwhile, Velma Jackson entered their game against Canton on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Falcons were outmatched by the Tigers and fell 62-30. The contest marked the Falcons' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Velma Jackson's loss dropped their record down to 8-2. As for McLaurin, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-13.
McLaurin took a serious blow against Velma Jackson in their previous matchup back in February of 2021, falling 56-23. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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