The Merced Bears bounced the host Bullard Knights basketball squad by a final score of 53-25 in Friday's non-league outing.

Next, the Bears clash with the Justin Garza Guardians (Fresno, CA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 6. Merced will attempt to move on its 6-0 season record. The Guardians go into the bout with a 4-3 record after their 42-37 non-league win over Torres (Madera, CA).

With the loss, Bullard falls to 1-1 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Edison (Fresno, CA) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 10. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 4-1.