Basketball Game Preview: Bellevue Christian Vikings vs. University Prep Pumas

The Bellevue Christian Vikings just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the University Prep Pumas at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Bellevue Christian is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest loss since January 9, 2024 on Friday. They lost 77-52 to Annie Wright. The Vikings have struggled against the Gators recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, University Prep managed to keep up with Granite Falls until halftime on Friday, but things quickly went downhill from there. University Prep came up short against Granite Falls, falling 59-35.

University Prep dropped their record down to 2-5 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Bellevue Christian, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-2.

Everything came up roses for Bellevue Christian against University Prep when the teams last played back in January of 2020, as the team secured a 63-35 win. Will Bellevue Christian repeat their success, or does University Prep have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.