The Mt. Pulaski Hilltoppers will face off against the Auburn Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Auburn is facing Mt. Pulaski at the wrong time: Mt. Pulaski suffered their first home loss of the season on Tuesday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 43-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldogs.
Meanwhile, Auburn suffered their biggest defeat since December 26, 2024 on Monday. They were outmatched by Pleasant Plains and fell 61-34. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 244th, while the Cardinals are ranked 41st).
Mt. Pulaski's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 15-7. As for Auburn, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-11.
Mt. Pulaski strolled past Auburn in their previous meeting back in December of 2022 by a score of 67-49. Will Mt. Pulaski repeat their success, or does Auburn have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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