The Murphy Bulldogs will face off against the Swain County Maroon Devils at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Tuesday, Murphy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 60-55 to Robbinsville. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Black Knights: they've now lost five in a row.
Meanwhile, Swain County came up short against Hayesville on Tuesday and fell 61-53.
Swain County now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Murphy, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
Murphy came up short against Swain County in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 51-44. Will Murphy 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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