Mendenhall is on a four-game streak of home losses, Brookhaven a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Mendenhall Tigers face off against the Brookhaven Panthers at 6:00 p.m.
Last Tuesday, Mendenhall came up short against Forrest County Agricultural and fell 44-35.
Meanwhile, Brookhaven had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 48-41 victory over Crystal Springs on Tuesday.
Mendenhall better keep an eye on Kema Roberts. She was instrumental in Brookhaven's win, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 12 boards. Roberts continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Maleah Smith, who posted eight points and seven rebounds.
The win got Brookhaven back to even at 5-5. As for Mendenhall, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Mendenhall was able to grind out a solid victory over Brookhaven in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, winning 44-37. Will Mendenhall repeat their success, or does Brookhaven have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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