The Sneads Pirates will face off against the Malone Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sneads is coming into the match on a six-game losing streak.
On Friday, Sneads came up short against Cottondale and fell 53-41. The Pirates were down 41-20 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Meanwhile, Malone beat Poplar Springs 60-51 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Sneads better focus on containing Jamerious Sims and Hoke Harkrider as the pair were huge in Malone's win. Sims went 5 for 9 en route to 10 points and eight boards, while Harkrider posted 14 points and seven rebounds. Harkrider is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last ten games he's played. Cooper Ford was another key player, putting up nine points.
Malone smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in four consecutive games.
Malone pushed their record up to 13-6 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.9 points per game. As for Sneads, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-14.
Sneads lost to Malone at home by a decisive 56-41 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Sneads 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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