Rusk is 0-6 against the Panthers since February of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Rusk Eagles will look to defend their home court against the Bullard Panthers at 6:15 p.m. Rusk is out to stop a eight-game streak of losses at home.
Even though Rusk has not done well against the Hornets recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Rusk came out on top against the Hornets by a score of 52-39.
Rusk found their leader in underclassman JoHannah McDonald, who scored 17 points along with six rebounds and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points McDonald has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Jakaiyah Jenkins, who scored eight points along with 15 rebounds and three blocks.
Bullard has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They lost to Madisonville at home by a decisive 58-42 margin on Friday. Bullard has struggled against the Mustangs recently, as their matchup on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Rusk's victory ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 8-22. As for Bullard, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-10.
Things could have been worse for Rusk, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 57-42 loss to the Panthers in their previous matchup back in January. Will Rusk have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
