Basketball Recap: Jesse M. Bethel Triumphs
By Team Reports
Feb 4, 2026, 2:01am
Basketball Recap: Jesse M. Bethel Jaguars vs. Albany Cougars
Jesse M. Bethel's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Albany Cougars by a score of 52-44. This was a revenge game for the Jaguars: when they faced off against the Cougars back in January, they had to take a 58-47 defeat.

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| 02/03/26 - Away | 52-44 W |
| 01/15/26 - Home | 47-58 L |
| 02/06/25 - Away | 48-75 L |
| 12/10/24 - Away | 70-62 W |
| 02/10/24 - Away | 66-44 W |
| + 5 more games |
The victory got Jesse M. Bethel back to even at 12-12. As for Albany, they dropped their record down to 19-6 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Jesse M. Bethel will take on Pinole Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Jaguars' defense better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 57.1 points per game this season. As for Albany, they will challenge Saint Mary's at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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