Basketball Game Preview: Independence vs. Stone Bridge Bulldogs

By Team Reports Jan 14, 2024, 11:08am

Preview: Independence vs. Stone Bridge Bulldogs

Independence is 0-4 against Stone Bridge since January of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. Independence will be playing in front of their home fans against the Stone Bridge Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Independence is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.

Last Thursday, Independence came up short against Lightridge and fell 45-37. While losing is never fun, Independence can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 279th, while Lightridge is ranked 133rd).

Meanwhile, Stone Bridge unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 54-46 to Briar Woods.

Independence has been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Stone Bridge, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 10-3.

Independence lost to Stone Bridge at home by a decisive 58-43 margin in their previous matchup back in January of 2023. Will Independence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.