Basketball Game Preview: Baruch College Blue Devils Bearcats vs. Manhattan Village Academy Silver Hawks

The Baruch College Blue Devils Bearcats are taking a road trip to take on the Manhattan Village Academy Silver Hawks at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Baruch College will be strutting in after a win while Manhattan Village Academy will be coming in after a loss.

Baruch College took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past West End 54-51.

Meanwhile, Manhattan Village Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 56-51 heartbreaker at the hands of Fashion Industries. One positive for the Silver Hawks, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Baruch College pushed their record up to 7-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28 points. As for Manhattan Village Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.

Everything came up roses for Baruch College against Manhattan Village Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 77-33 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Baruch College since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.