Basketball Game Preview: Bend Lava Bears vs. Pendleton Buckaroos

The Bend Lava Bears will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Pendleton Buckaroos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pendleton took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Bend, who comes in off a win.

Last Tuesday, Bend didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Mazama, but they still walked away with a 47-42 victory.

Meanwhile, Pendleton took a blow against Molalla on Wednesday, falling 64-36. The Buckaroos have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Pendleton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Bend, their win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.

Bend and Pendleton were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in December of 2023, but Bend came up empty-handed after a 55-54 loss. Will Bend have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.