Saltillo is 7-1 against Nettleton since February of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. Saltillo will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Nettleton at 7:30 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Thursday.
Saltillo is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Itawamba Agricultural. The Tigers claimed a resounding 62-32 win over the Indians. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Indians: they've now won five in a row.

Lennox White
| 11/13/25 @ Itawamba Agricultural | 5 |
| 12/19/24 vs Mooreville | 2 |
| 12/03/24 @ Grenada | 2 |
| 01/27/25 vs North Pontotoc | 1 |
| 01/24/25 vs Grenada | 1 |
Lennox White was nothing short of spectacular: he went 8-for-14 on his way to 17 points in addition to eight boards and five steals. Those five steals gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Foster, who posted nine points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Saltillo smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Itawamba Agricultural only pulled down six offensive rebounds.
Meanwhile, Nettleton took their game on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 60-28 win over Falkner. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 23 points or more this season.
Saltillo strolled past Nettleton when the teams last played back in November of 2024 by a score of 60-43. Will Saltillo repeat their success, or does Nettleton has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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