New Bedford at Barnstable — Non‑league preview for Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

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New Bedford travels to Barnstable for a non‑league clash Friday, Jan. 30. Tip is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at Barnstable High School in Hyannis. Fans can follow the official game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5631883-new-bedford-vs-barnstable

Quick look

Matchup: Barnstable Red Raiders (home) vs. New Bedford Whalers (away)

When: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 — 3:30 p.m. ET

Where: Barnstable High School (Hyannis)

SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5631883-new-bedford-vs-barnstable

What to watch

Barnstable and New Bedford renew a rivalry with a recent meeting at the same venue — the last time these teams met on Jan. 27, 2023, Barnstable came away with a 49‑45 victory (full recap: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/2098562-new-bedford-vs-barnstable). That tight scoreline suggests this one could come down to late possessions and matchups on the wings.

Weather

Forecast location: Hyannis, MA (game day). Check local forecasts for updates as the date approaches.

Streaming and tickets

Barnstable broadcast: NFHS Network — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/barnstable-high-school-barnstable-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

New Bedford broadcast: NFHS Network — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/new-bedford-high-school-new-bedford-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If additional ticketing links appear on the SBLive game page, check there for updates.)

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive to get roster updates, live scoring and to increase each program’s fan count: Barnstable — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/171378-barnstable-red-raiders-fr

New Bedford — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/176291-new-bedford-whalers-fr. Make your picks on SBLive for fun — picks are for fan engagement and do not reflect any win‑chance projections. Numbers and streams can change, so check the SBLive game page for the latest information: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5631883-new-bedford-vs-barnstable.