Bainville Holds Off Cowboys In Conference Contest

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Bainville's boys' basketball team jumped out to a big lead in the first half and held on to defeat Culbertson 52-45 in a conference matchup on Friday, February 13th. The Bulldogs led by as many as 21 points in the second quarter before the Cowboys made a late push, but Bainville was able to seal the victory at the free throw line.

Why it matters

This was an important conference game for both teams as they look to position themselves for the postseason. Bainville was able to take advantage of a cold shooting start by Culbertson to build a big lead, showcasing their ability to capitalize on their opponent's mistakes. The Cowboys' late rally also demonstrated their resilience and ability to fight back from a large deficit.

The details

Bainville jumped out to a 14-0 run to end the first quarter after Culbertson took an early 5-4 lead. The Bulldogs then scored the first four points of the second quarter to extend their advantage to 22-5. Culbertson was able to cut the deficit to 17 points by halftime, but Bainville still led 30-9 at the break. The Bulldogs maintained a comfortable lead through the third quarter, but the Cowboys made a push in the fourth, closing the gap to 10 points before Bainville sealed the victory with free throws down the stretch.

• The game was played on Friday, February 13, 2026.
• Bainville led 30-9 at halftime.

What’s next

Both teams will continue their conference schedules as they work towards securing a spot in the postseason tournament.