Basketball Game Preview: Ottumwa Bulldogs vs. Southeast Polk Rams

Ottumwa is 0-4 against Southeast Polk since February of 2015 but things could change on Saturday. The Ottumwa Bulldogs will host the Southeast Polk Rams. Ottumwa will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.

Last Monday, Ottumwa didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Ames, but they still walked away with a 59-54 win.

Meanwhile, Southeast Polk came up short against Ankeny Centennial on Friday and fell 60-52. The Rams have struggled against the Jaguars recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.

Ottumwa pushed their record up to 15-6 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 32.3 points. As for Southeast Polk, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-13.

Ottumwa was dealt a bruising 72-7 loss at the hands of Southeast Polk in their previous matchup back in December of 2021. Will Ottumwa have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.