The Grafton Bearcats's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fourth straight loss. They took a 48-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of Buckhannon-Upshur. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Grafton of the 59-42 loss they experienced in the two teams' previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2023.
Buckhannon-Upshur's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Carter Zuliani, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 18 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ian Strader, who scored seven points along with seven assists and two steals.
Grafton has been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Buckhannon-Upshur, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grafton will face off against North Marion at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in West Virginia (North Marion is ranked 46th, while Grafton is ranked 41st). As for Buckhannon-Upshur, they will head out on the road to take on Philip Barbour at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
