Southside is 0-4 against Lanier since November of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Southside Panthers will be home for the holidays to greet the Lanier Poets at 7:30 p.m.
Last Friday, Southside was the victim of a rough 64-41 defeat at the hands of Dallas County. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Southside has scored all season.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Lanier ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They managed a 63-59 victory over Smiths Station. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Lanier as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Southside has not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season. As for Lanier, their win bumped their record up to 5-9.
Southside came up short against Lanier in their previous meeting back in January, falling 59-53. Will Southside 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.
