Having just played yesterday, the Van Buren Black Knights will get right back to it and host the Bluffton Pirates at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Van Buren is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest loss since March 1, 2024 on Friday. They were beaten by Liberty-Benton 66-33. The Black Knights haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Meanwhile, Bluffton's undefeated season came to an end after six games last Saturday. They fell just short of Arlington by a score of 55-53. The game marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Bluffton fell to 6-1. As for Van Buren, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Van Buren was taken down by Bluffton 81-54 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will Van Buren 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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