Basketball Game Preview: Siuslaw Vikings vs. North Bend Bulldogs

Siuslaw is 1-7 against North Bend since January of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Siuslaw Vikings will finish 2024 at home by hosting the North Bend Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m.

Siuslaw is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They took a 32-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of Toledo.

Meanwhile, North Bend entered their tilt with Estacada on Monday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They blew past the Rangers 57-28. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matches by 22 points or more this season.

North Bend pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.0 points per game. As for Siuslaw, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.

Siuslaw was dealt a bruising 50-12 loss at the hands of North Bend when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Will Siuslaw have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.