Basketball Game Preview: Blair Bears vs. Bennington Badgers

The Blair Bears will square off against the Bennington Badgers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Last Thursday, Blair opened the new year with a less-than-successful 58-49 loss to Hastings.

Meanwhile, Bennington didn't have too much trouble with Platteview on Friday as they won 61-44.

Bennington's win came from a few key players Blair will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Blaize Jung, who went 6 of 8 en route to 15 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Gavin Olson, who posted 12 points and three steals.

The victory got Bennington back to even at 4-4. As for Blair, they now have a losing record at 3-4.

Blair lost to Bennington at home by a decisive 63-48 margin in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Blair 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.