Basketball Recap: Manhattan Takes a Loss

Manhattan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 61-47 to the Washburn Rural Blues. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blues this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 74-45 back in February.

Washburn Rural's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Amare Jones led the charge by dropping a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. Those 14 boards gave Jones a new career-high. Simon Rowley was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds.

Manhattan's defeat dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Washburn Rural, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-4.

Manhattan does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Washburn Rural, they will welcome West at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Washburn Rural knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully West likes a good challenge.