Basketball Game Preview: Amherst Bulldogs vs. Whitharral Panthers

Amherst hasn't had much luck against Whitharral recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Amherst Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Whitharral Panthers at 6:00 p.m.

Amherst is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. The contest between them and Cotton Center didn't end well, with Amherst falling 40-21.

Meanwhile, Whitharral entered their tilt with Wellman-Union on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They breezed by the Wildcats to the tune of 67-20. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 26 points or more this season.

Whitharral has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.2 points per game. As for Amherst, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-12.

Amherst was taken down by Whitharral 60-10 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will Amherst have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.