There's no place like home for the Bryan Golden Bears, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Friday. They walked away with a 49-40 victory over Van Wert on Saturday. That looming 49-40 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Bryan yet this season.
Among those leading the charge was Jase Kepler, who scored 19 points along with three steals. Carter Dominique was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with five rebounds.
Bryan pushed their record up to 5-6 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.0 points per game. As for Van Wert, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.
Bryan and Patrick Henry will face off at 6:00 p.m. on January 26th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Patrick Henry and Bryan are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads. As for Van Wert, Van Wert and Ottawa-Glandorf will face off at 7:30 p.m. on January 26th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Ottawa-Glandorf presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Van Wert in Ohio (Ottawa-Glandorf is ranked 21st, while Van Wert is ranked 584th).