Van Buren Pointers at Bergman Panthers — Lendel Thomas Classic preview

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Van Buren visits Bergman in the Lendel Thomas Classic on Monday, Dec. 29. Tip is set for 5:40 p.m. Central at the Lendel Thomas Classic; full game page is on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/basketball/games/5813461-van-buren-vs-bergman

Quick facts

Game: Van Buren Pointers at Bergman Panthers

When: Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 — 5:40 p.m. Central

Where: Lendel Thomas Classic

SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/basketball/games/5813461-van-buren-vs-bergman

Van Buren team page: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/basketball/teams/161574-van-buren-pointers

Bergman team page: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/basketball/teams/153565-bergman-panthers

The story lines

This holiday-tournament matchup pits the Van Buren Pointers against the Bergman Panthers in what should be a spirited afternoon game at the Lendel Thomas Classic. The teams last met on Dec. 2, 2023, at Vilonia High School, when Van Buren posted a 74-44 win over Bergman. Use the SBLive game page above to follow live updates and final results.

Streaming and tickets

Bergman streaming: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bergman-high-school-harrison-ar/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Van Buren streaming: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/van-buren-high-school-van-buren-ar/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(Note: streaming availability is set by the schools and NFHS Network. If a link doesn’t show a live stream, check the game page on SBLive for updates.)

Fan notes and how to engage

Bergman on SBLive: 166 fans (1 pick recorded)

Van Buren on SBLive: 67 fans (0 picks recorded)

Follow the teams on SBLive and make your picks — picks are for fun and help engagement, and fan counts and pick totals can change leading up to the game. Follow the links above to support the team you want to see win and to stay updated with changes and live coverage.