Basketball Game Preview: Purnell Swett Rams vs. Douglas Byrd Eagles + How To Watch

By Team Reports Nov 22, 2025, 11:38am

Basketball Preview: Purnell Swett Rams vs. Douglas Byrd Eagles

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the NC High School Athletic Assn. (NCHSAA) & Douglas Byrd High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous Games

02/11/25 - Away69-48 W
01/17/25 - Home57-31 W
02/13/24 - Home60-53 W
01/19/24 - Away66-53 W
02/07/23 - Away81-37 W
+ 3 more games

Purnell Swett is a perfect 8-0 against Douglas Byrd since January of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Rams will head out to face off against the Eagles at 7:30 p.m.

Purnell Swett is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight games dating back to last season on Friday. They were outmatched by North Brunswick and fell 79-48. The Rams were down 67-36 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.

Meanwhile, Douglas Byrd took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Thursday. They breezed past Cape Fear to the tune of 78-44. The Eagles not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since December 10, 2024 (when they won 68-34).

Purnell Swett took their win against Douglas Byrd in their previous matchup back in February by a conclusive 69-48 score. Will the Rams repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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