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The Ruston (LA) varsity basketball team lost Thursday's neutral playoff game against Natchitoches Central (Natchitoches, LA) by a score of 60-56.

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Natchitoches Central----60
Ruston----56
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Game Story

Louisiana High School Basketball - Ruston nipped by Natchitoches Central

March 7, 2024: Natchitoches, LA 71457

In Thursday's non-league match, the host Natchitoches Central Chiefs basketball team scored a tight 60-56 triumph over the Ruston Bearcats.

In their next game, the Chiefs face the Ruston Bearcats (Ruston, LA) in a non-league match, on Thursday, March 7. Natchitoches Central will attempt to move on its 30-7 season record. The Bearcats enter the match with a 22-9 record after their 62-55 non-league win over Zachary (Zachary, LA).

With the defeat, Ruston moves to 22-11 on the year. The Bearcats travel to Natchitoches Central (Natchitoches, LA) to face the Chiefs in a non-league match on Thursday, March 7. The Chiefs enter the match with a record of 28-7. Natchitoches Central won 72-58 in their recent non-league challenge against Denham Springs (Denham Springs, LA)

NCHS vs Ruston Basketball Game Info

Thu., Mar. 7, 2024 @ 6p
State Semifinals
The Ruston (LA) varsity basketball team lost Thursday's neutral playoff game against Natchitoches Central (Natchitoches, LA) by a score of 60-56.

Rankings & Records

Natchitoches Central (23-24)

LAClass
2511
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
29-99-512-212-55-2.763.6432,5622,100

Ruston (23-24)

LAClass
2410
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
22-103-27-37-48-3.688.6001,9851,613

Team Scoring Averages

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Natchitoches Central
11.515.520.511.567.4
Ruston
9.013.510.512.562.0

Record Breakdown

Natchitoches Central (23-24)

Ruston (23-24)

29-9
Overall
22-10
9-5
League
3-2
12-2
Non-League
13-5
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
5-2
Common Opponent
4-3
12-2
Home
7-3
12-5
Away
7-4
5-2
Neutral
8-3
4-2
Playoff
3-1
29-9
In-State
20-10
0-0
Out-of-State
2-0