Basketball Game Preview: Burgin Bulldogs vs. Model Patriots

Burgin and Model are an even 3-3 against one another since December of 2014, but not for long. The Burgin Bulldogs will head out to challenge the Model Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with five losses in a row, Burgin turned things around against Louisville Collegiate on Tuesday. They snuck past the Amazons & Titans with a 50-45 win.

Meanwhile, Model humbled Lynn Camp with an 81-43 victory.

Burgin's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-10. As for Model, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 8-9.

Burgin beat Model 50-42 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Burgin since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.