Starkville Academy is 0-10 against Pillow Academy since February of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Starkville Academy Volunteers will be playing at home against the Pillow Academy Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Starkville Academy had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Bayou Academy 47-45. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Starkville Academy has posted yet this season.
Starkville Academy found their leader in underclassman Raylee Jones, who scored nine points along with nine rebounds.
Meanwhile, Pillow Academy can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They blew past Rossville Christian Academy 67-47. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Pillow Academy has posted since December 8, 2023.
Starkville Academy's win bumped their record up to 15-9. As for Pillow Academy, they pushed their record up to 17-2 with that win, which was their tenth straight at home.
Starkville Academy might still be hurting after the 65-40 defeat they got from Pillow Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Will Starkville Academy 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.
