Murphysboro
Murphysboro Red Devils
MURP
14-7 Overall • Away
     
      
Massac County
Massac County Patriots
MASS
7-9 Overall • Home
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Murphysboro at Massac County: Red Devils visit Patriots in Metropolis on Sunday, Feb. 8

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Game details

  • Date: Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026

  • Time: 7:30 p.m. Central (game listed in PST; converted to local time in Metropolis, Ill.)

  • Location: Massac County (Metropolis, Ill.)

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6163734-murphysboro-vs-massac-county

  • Home: Massac County Patriots — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/165183-massac-county-patriots

  • Away: Murphysboro Red Devils — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/167630-murphysboro-red-devils

Why this one matters

Murphysboro heads to Metropolis to face the Massac County Patriots on Sunday night. The teams last met on Dec. 12, 2025, in Murphysboro, where the Red Devils posted a 61-49 victory (full recap: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6146013-massac-county-vs-murphysboro). That recent meeting gives Murphysboro a tangible confidence edge, while Massac County will look to flip the script on its home floor.

Streaming and tickets

  • Possible live streaming: Check the NFHS Network pages for each school for broadcast availability — Massac County: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/massac-county-high-school-metropolis-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Murphysboro: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/murphysboro-high-school-murphysboro-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Ticketing: No ticket links provided. Check the Massac County athletics page or the game page for any updates: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6163734-murphysboro-vs-massac-county

Weather

The game will be played in Metropolis, Ill.; local weather conditions can affect travel for fans. ScorebookLive has location information for the game — check a local forecast service before heading out.

Follow, picks and engagement

  • Fans on ScorebookLive: Murphysboro — 3; Massac County — 0 (current as listed on team pages). Picks: both teams currently show 0 picks.

  • These numbers can change. Follow the teams on ScorebookLive to increase fan counts and add your pick. Picks are for fan engagement and fun only and are not tied to any win-projection metrics.

Quick links

  • Game: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6163734-murphysboro-vs-massac-county

  • Massac County Patriots: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/165183-massac-county-patriots

  • Murphysboro Red Devils: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/167630-murphysboro-red-devils

Be there (or stream it): Sunday night in Metropolis should be a competitive slice of Illinois high school basketball. Follow the teams and make your pick on ScorebookLive — it’s a simple way to join the rivalry and show support.