Preview: Berea Pirates vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs
The Berea Pirates will head out on the road to challenge the Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Kentucky (Berea is ranked 122nd, while Paul Laurence Dunbar is ranked 126th).
Last Tuesday, Berea came up short against Henry Clay and fell 54-44.
Meanwhile, Paul Laurence Dunbar also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Madison Central by a score of 57-45. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Paul Laurence Dunbar in their matchups with Madison Central: they've now lost four in a row.
Berea's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 14-10. As for Paul Laurence Dunbar, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-15 record this season.
Berea strolled past Paul Laurence Dunbar in their previous meeting back in December of 2022 by a score of 50-35. The rematch might be a little tougher for Berea since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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