Basketball Recap: Defiance's Win Ends Seven-Game Losing Streak on the Road

It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Defiance ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They walked away with a 53-45 victory over the Van Wert Cougars. The score was all tied up 18-18 at the break, but the Bulldogs were the better team in the second half.

Bulldogs

Previous 5 Games

01/09/25 @ Van Wert	53-45
01/07/25 vs Wauseon	30-50
01/04/25 @ Paulding	45-59
12/19/24 vs Memorial	41-34
12/17/24 @ Bryan	53-62

Defiance's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-9. As for Van Wert, their loss was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-10.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Defiance will welcome Maumee at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Van Wert, they will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Marion Local at 12:15 p.m. Marion Local will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Van Wert surely won't give up without a fight.