Basketball Game Preview: Bucklin-Macon County Bulldogs vs. Meadville Eagles

By Team Reports Feb 8, 2024, 4:25am

Preview: Bucklin-Macon County Bulldogs vs. Meadville Eagles

Bucklin-Macon County is 0-10 against Meadville since January of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Bucklin-Macon County Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Meadville Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Bucklin-Macon County is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.

Back in January, Bucklin-Macon County took a serious blow against Christian Fellowship, falling 57-19.

Meanwhile, Meadville earned a 62-50 victory over Novinger on Friday.

Gauge Shiflett continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Dennis, who scored 13 points along with six rebounds.

Bucklin-Macon County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Meadville, the win got them back to even at 10-10.

Bucklin-Macon County ended up a good deal behind Meadville in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, losing 74-55. Will Bucklin-Macon County 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.