Basketball Game Preview: Hodgson Vo-Tech Eagles vs. Brandywine Bulldogs

Hodgson Vo-Tech has gone a perfect 4-0 against Brandywine recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. The Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Bulldogs at 11:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Thursday, Hodgson Vo-Tech beat William Penn 48-39. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Colonials: they've now won five in a row.

Hope Smith

Field Goal Percentage

02/05/26 @ William Penn	75%
02/02/26 vs Howard	18%
01/31/26 vs Sussex Tech	50%
01/23/26 @ Christiana	40%
01/17/26 @ Delaware Military Academy	30%
+ 14 more games

Hope Smith produced another solid effort going 9-for-12 on her way to 22 points and seven steals. What's more, she also posted a 75% shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in February of 2025. Kaila Torres was another key player, putting up three points along with eight rebounds and four steals.

Hodgson Vo-Tech smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in seven consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, Brandywine humbled Newark with a 57-6 victory. That looming 57-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.

Hodgson Vo-Tech's record now sits at 11-4. As for Brandywine, their record is now 5-9.

Everything came up roses for Hodgson Vo-Tech against Brandywine in their previous meeting back in January of 2025, as the squad secured a 55-17 victory. In that contest, the Eagles amassed a halftime lead of 33-13, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Saturday.