The Shepherd Pirates will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Dayton Broncos at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Shepherd is coming home looking for redemption after taking a loss in their road opener. They took a hard 53-36 fall against Big Sandy on Tuesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it ten in a row.

Brayden White
| 11/18/25 @ Big Sandy | 50% |
| 02/07/25 vs Hardin-Jefferson | 75% |
| 02/04/25 @ Livingston | 83% |
| 01/31/25 vs Hargrave | 55% |
| 01/28/25 @ Liberty | 56% |
| + 13 more games |
Brayden White put forth a good effort for the losing side as he posted 11 points and six boards. He is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last 18 games he's played dating back to last season. Rogelio Covarrubias was another key player, going 5-for-10 on his way to 12 points.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Dayton and Lee, and Lee kept the tradition alive. The Broncos took a 75-64 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ganders on Tuesday.
Shepherd couldn't quite get it done against Dayton when the teams last played back in November of 2024 as they fell 82-74. Will the Pirates have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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