Purvis is 2-8 against Sumrall since February of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Tornadoes are taking a road trip to challenge the Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. Purvis has given up an average of 54.5 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Purvis was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 61-57 to Wayne County. While losing is never fun, the Tornadoes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 224th, while the War EaglesLady War Eagles are ranked 13th).
Meanwhile, Sumrall came up short against Oak Grove on Friday, falling 51-27.
Sumrall's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Purvis, they suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 3-9.
Everything came up roses for Purvis against Sumrall in their previous matchup back in November, as the squad secured a 58-24 win. In that game, the Tornadoes amassed a halftime lead of 47-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
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