Basketball Recap: Northwest Victorious

The third road matchup was the charm for Northwest, as they earned their first road win of the season. It was close, but they ultimately received the gift of a 46-43 win from a begrudging Raiders squad. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since January 31st.

The win snapped Northwest's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for Opelousas, they moved to 4-3 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northwest will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bunkie at 7:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Opelousas will also get a bit of a break before their next contest: they'll face off against Jennings at 6:00 p.m. on December 30th.