Basketball Game Preview: Robert C. Byrd Eagles vs. Fairmont Senior Polar Bears

Robert C. Byrd hasn't had much luck against Fairmont Senior recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Robert C. Byrd Eagles will host the Fairmont Senior Polar Bears at 7:30 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Robert C. Byrd comes in on five and Fairmont Senior on four.

On Tuesday, Robert C. Byrd was able to grind out a solid win over North Marion, taking the game 58-50.

Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Fairmont Senior's strategy against Preston on Monday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Fairmont Senior blew Preston out of the water with a 78-42 final score. The Polar Bears have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 25 points or more this season.

Robert C. Byrd is also on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.6 points per game. As for Fairmont Senior, their victory bumped their record up to 9-2.

Robert C. Byrd came up short against Fairmont Senior in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 58-46. Will Robert C. Byrd 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.