The Okolona Chieftains will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Itawamba Agricultural Indians at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Okolona's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
On Tuesday, Okolona beat Aberdeen 55-46.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Itawamba Agricultural, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 50-34 victory over Belmont on Tuesday. That 16 point margin sets a new team best for the Indians this season.
Itawamba Agricultural's win came from a few key players Okolona will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Keshun Wilson, who posted 14 points in addition to five assists and five boards. Another player making a difference was Malakii Casimier, who put up nine points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Itawamba Agricultural smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. They are 2-1 when they hit their own glass that hard.
Okolona now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Itawamba Agricultural, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-5.
Okolona was dealt a bruising 79-44 defeat at the hands of Itawamba Agricultural in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will the Chieftains have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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