Allen Mustangs hold off late Tupelo rally

Pontotoc Conference rivals battle in close high school basketball game

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The Allen Mustangs fended off a late rally by the Tupelo team to win their Pontotoc Conference matchup on Friday night. The game remained close throughout, keeping Tupelo fans hopeful of an upset victory deep into the fourth quarter.

Why it matters

High school basketball rivalries in the Pontotoc Conference are closely watched, as the teams compete for conference standings and postseason berths. This game between Allen and Tupelo was an important conference matchup that came down to the wire.

The details

Tupelo gave the home team Allen a tough challenge, keeping the game close throughout. Allen was able to hold on for the victory, despite Tupelo making a late push to try and pull off the upset.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Allen Mustangs

The home team and Pontotoc Conference basketball squad.

Tupelo

The visiting team and conference rival of Allen.

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The takeaway

This close conference matchup between Allen and Tupelo showcased the competitive nature of high school basketball in the Pontotoc region, with both teams battling hard until the final minutes of the game.