The Poplar Bluff Mules will be playing in front of their home fans against the Charleston Bluejays at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Poplar Bluff's recent rough patch got a bit rougher two weeks ago after their third straight defeat. They were outmatched by Sikeston on the road and fell 87-48. Poplar Bluff was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 55-22.
Meanwhile, Charleston pushed their score all the way to 58 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They lost to Central at home by a decisive 75-58 margin. While losing is never fun, Charleston can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 138th, while Central is ranked 46th).
Despite their loss, Charleston saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Ko'terrion Owens, who scored ten points along with six rebounds and five assists, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Shilyn Henderson, who scored 12 points.
Poplar Bluff has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season. As for Charleston, they now have a losing record at 12-13.
Poplar Bluff came up short against Charleston when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 80-74. Will Poplar Bluff have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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