The New Underwood Tigers will take on the Jones County Coyotes at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with six losses in a row, New Underwood turned things around against Hot Springs on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 39-21 win over the Bison.
New Underwood's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Emmalee Scott, who posted 11 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jocelyn Fulton, who scored six points in addition to six boards and six blocks.
Meanwhile, Jones County hadn't done well against Sully Buttes recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Jones County walked away with a 51-42 victory over Sully Buttes.
New Underwood's win bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Jones County, their victory bumped their record up to 9-5.
New Underwood came up short against Jones County when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 35-27. Will New Underwood have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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