Basketball Game Preview: Fuquay - Varina Bengals vs. Southeast Raleigh Bulldogs

Fuquay - Varina is 0-8 against Southeast Raleigh since January of 2022 but things could change on Friday. After both having extra time off, both will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 6:15 p.m.

Two weeks ago, Fuquay - Varina was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 49-44 to Cleveland. The Bengals were up 24-8 in the second quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.

Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Southeast Raleigh's strategy against Cardinal Gibbons last Saturday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Southeast Raleigh blew Cardinal Gibbons out of the water with a 73-22 final score. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 26 points or more this season.

Southeast Raleigh's win came from a few key players Fuquay - Varina will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Korryn Davis, who went 6 of 14 on her way to 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Dariyah Harris, who posted 12 points along with five rebounds and three steals.

Southeast Raleigh was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Southeast Raleigh pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 38.3 points. As for Fuquay - Varina, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.

Fuquay - Varina was dealt a bruising 62-20 loss at the hands of Southeast Raleigh when the teams last played back in February. Will Fuquay - Varina have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.