Basketball Recap: Van Buren Comes Up Short

Van Buren managed to slip by Mountain Grove the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Bulldogs took a blow against the Panthers on Tuesday, falling 59-27. The game marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Bulldogs

Previous 5 Games

12/23/25 @ Mountain Grove	27-59
12/22/25 @ Hartville	52-36
12/19/25 vs Ellington	67-57
12/18/25 vs Mountain Grove	46-43
12/15/25 @ Puxico	46-42

The loss snapped Van Buren's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 6-4 record. As for Mountain Grove, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-5.

Van Buren and Mountain Grove will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Bulldogs see the court they'll take on East Carter at 7:30 p.m. on January 8, 2026. As for Mountain Grove, their break will end when they face Alton at 6:00 p.m. on January 2, 2026.