Basketball Game Preview: Globe Tigers vs. Safford Bulldogs

The Globe Tigers will face off against the Safford Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Globe and seven for Safford dating back to last season.

Globe saw some tournament action on Friday. They came up short against Sahuarita, falling 62-42. The game marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Meanwhile, Safford had to start their season on the road last Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a blow against Douglas, falling 71-41.

Globe's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Safford, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.

Everything came up roses for Globe against Safford when the teams last played back in December of 2024, as the team secured an 81-54 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.