The Dugger Union Bulldogs will square off against the Eastern Greene Thunderbirds at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Dugger Union and Lighthouse Christian Academy, and Lighthouse Christian Academy kept the tradition alive. The Bulldogs came up short against the Lions on Thursday, falling 69-49. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-22.
Despite the defeat, Dugger Union saw an underclassman step up: freshman Bella Gallion shot 55% from the field en route to 24 points. Abigail Shepler was another key player, putting up ten points along with five assists and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Eastern Greene lost 50-28 to Loogootee on Thursday. The Thunderbirds have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Dugger Union's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Eastern Greene, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Dugger Union suffered a grim 58-37 defeat to Eastern Greene when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will the Bulldogs 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.
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