Basketball Game Preview: Upper Arlington Golden Bears vs. Dublin Coffman Shamrocks

Upper Arlington has won six straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Dublin Coffman has won six straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Upper Arlington Golden Bears will host the Dublin Coffman Shamrocks at 6:00 p.m. Upper Arlington knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Dublin Coffman likes a good challenge.

Last Sunday, Upper Arlington rang in the new year with a 58-51 win over Gilmour Academy. Given the Golden Bears' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while the Lancers are ranked 179th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, Dublin Coffman ended up a good deal behind Olentangy Liberty on Tuesday and lost 64-49.

Dublin Coffman's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Upper Arlington, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.

Upper Arlington took a serious blow against Dublin Coffman in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 58-28. Will Upper Arlington 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.