Basketball Game Preview: Central Bearcats vs. St. Joseph Bears + How To Watch

The Central Bearcats will face off against the St. Joseph Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

After dropping their season opener at home, St. Joseph is headed out to face a Bearcats squad ready to give their home crowd a win. Central fell 55-44 to Benton Harbor on Tuesday. The Bearcats haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.

Meanwhile, St. Joseph had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They pulled ahead with a 47-46 photo finish over Berrien Springs on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bears have posted since January 28th.

Central took a serious blow against St. Joseph in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 67-38. Will the Bearcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.