Hackleburg is 2-8 against the Bears since January of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Hackleburg Panthers' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Phillips Bears at 4:00 p.m. on February 3rd. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Thursday, Hackleburg was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 66-62 to the Bears. Hackleburg has not had much luck with the Bears recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Phillips can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 77-55 margin over Winston County. The win was just what Phillips needed coming off of a 75-44 loss in their prior matchup.
Hackleburg has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. As for Phillips, their victory bumped their record up to 6-13.
Everything came up roses for Hackleburg against the Bears when the teams last played back in January as the squad secured a 79-39 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hackleburg since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
