The Murtaugh Red Devils will face off against the Hagerman Pirates at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
On Tuesday, Murtaugh was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 38-34 to Glenns Ferry.
Meanwhile, Hagerman hadn't done well against Hansen recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way back in December of 2025. It was close, but the Pirates ultimately pulled out a 40-37 win from a begrudging Huskies squad.
Hagerman's win came from a few key players that Murtaugh will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ellie Coit, who posted 13 points and seven boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Tia Miller, who put up four points and eight rebounds.
Hagerman smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Murtaugh has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Hagerman, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-6.
Murtaugh beat Hagerman 42-34 in their previous meeting back in November of 2025. Do the Red Devils have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Pirates turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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