Van Buren is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Columbus Grove is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The two teams will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Van Buren took their contest with ease, bagging a 71-25 victory over Vanlue. The Black Knights have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 21 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Columbus Grove earned a 52-42 win over Bluffton on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won three in a row.
Van Buren is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.2 points over those games. As for Columbus Grove, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Van Buren came up short against Columbus Grove when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 50-46. Will Van Buren have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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