The Bulkeley Bulldogs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their fifth straight defeat. They were dealt a 84-44 loss at the hands of Weaver. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bulkeley of the 77-48 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Madden Cupe continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Weaver, scoring 21 points along with two steals. Cupe has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last seven times he's played. Jy'ere Perry was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with four steals.
Bulkeley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season. As for Weaver, they pushed their record up to 12-3 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bulkeley won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against University at 7:00 p.m. on February 6th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Connecticut (Bulkeley is ranked 170th, while University is ranked 146th). As for Weaver, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Achievement First at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Weaver has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,157 points over their last 15 contests.
