Basketball Game Preview: Metuchen Bulldogs vs. Brearley Bears

The Metuchen Bulldogs will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against the Brearley Bears at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.

Metuchen easily dispatched Sayreville on Friday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. Metuchen fell just short of Edison by a score of 54-52 on Monday. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost three in a row.

Meanwhile, Brearley was able to grind out a solid victory over Rahway on Saturday, taking the game 46-36.

Metuchen's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Brearley, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.

Metuchen came up short against Brearley when the teams last played back in February, falling 31-22. Will Metuchen 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.