El Paso is 0-10 against Burges since January of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
El Paso was handed a heart-breaking two-point loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Jefferson on Tuesday. The Tigers took their contest with ease, bagging a 39-10 victory over the Silver Foxes. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 23 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Burges had already won 13 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 38.8 points) and they went ahead and made it 14 on Tuesday. They walked away with a 51-42 win over the Eagles. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Mustangs' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 341st, while the Eagles are ranked 739th).
El Paso's record is now 13-17. As for Burges, their record now sits at 21-7.
El Paso took a serious blow against Burges in their previous matchup back in January, falling 52-20. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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