Basketball Game Preview: Liberty-Benton Eagles vs. Bryan Golden Bears

The Liberty-Benton Eagles will face off against the Bryan Golden Bears at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Liberty-Benton is returning to their home court after beating McComb on theirs, despite the fact McComb has dominated at home this season. Liberty-Benton came out on top against McComb by a score of 55-48 on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Bryan came tearing into Thursday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 points) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Vikings with a sharp 57-36 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Golden Bears have posted since December 27, 2024.

Liberty-Benton's victory bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Bryan, their win bumped their record up to 10-8.

Liberty-Benton came up short against Bryan in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, falling 61-54. Will Liberty-Benton 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.