Oxford vs. Shannon preview: Chargers host Red Raiders on Friday, Dec. 5 in Oxford, Miss.

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Game details

  • What: Oxford Chargers vs. Shannon Red Raiders (nonleague girls basketball)

  • When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 — 6 p.m. Central

  • Where: Oxford, Miss. (home team: Oxford)

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5687740-oxford-vs-shannon

Overview

The Oxford Chargers welcome the Shannon Red Raiders to Oxford on Friday night for a nonleague girls basketball matchup. Fans should expect a physical, fast-paced game as Oxford looks to build on the program’s recent success against Shannon.

Last meeting

The teams last met on Jan. 24, 2025, when Oxford rolled past Shannon, 62-26. Oxford’s offense erupted for a 21-point third quarter, turning the game into a rout (linescore: Oxford 16-16-21-9; Shannon 6-12-2-6). Full recap and box score from that meeting: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/4445684-oxford-vs-shannon

Streaming and tickets

  • Possible stream: Both schools list NFHS Network pages — check these for a live stream or on-demand coverage:

  • Oxford NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/oxford-hs-oxford-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Shannon NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/shannon-hs-shannon-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • No ticket links listed on the SBLive game page. If you plan to attend, check the host school’s athletic site or the SBLive game page above for last-minute updates.

Follow, pick and engage

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  • Oxford Chargers: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/176770-oxford-chargers (37 fans currently)

  • Shannon Red Raiders: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/175215-shannon-red-raiders (26 fans currently)

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Why it matters

Nonleague games like this one give coaches a chance to test lineups and build momentum before district play. After the lopsided meeting in January, Shannon will be looking for answers while Oxford tries to maintain its edge. Tune in or head to Oxford Friday to see which team adjusts better on the fly.