Newberry and Union County are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2015, but not for long. The Newberry Bulldogs will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against the Union County Yellowjackets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Newberry is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They were beaten by Dutch Fork 75-48 on Monday. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-18.
Meanwhile, Union County can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 57-55 win over Blacksburg. The Yellowjackets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Newberry didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Union County in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, but they still walked away with a 76-71 victory. Does Newberry have another victory up their sleeve, or will Union County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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