Basketball Game Preview: Bryan Golden Bears vs. Swanton Bulldogs

The Bryan Golden Bears will face off against the Swanton Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

Last Saturday, Bryan ended up a good deal behind Bath and lost 61-43. While losing is never fun, the Golden Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 548th, while the Wildcats are ranked 207th).

Meanwhile, Swanton hadn't done well against Archbold recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Swanton skirted past Archbold 46-44. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted since December 27, 2024.

Bryan has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Swanton, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-9.

Bryan came up short against Swanton when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 48-42. Will Bryan have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.