Basketball Recap: Eau Claire Snaps Eight-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

By Team Reports Feb 1, 2025, 1:20am

Basketball Recap: Eau Claire Beavers vs. New Buffalo Bison

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Eau Claire lost to New Buffalo back in December of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Eau Claire Beavers snuck past the New Buffalo Bison with a 51-46 victory.

New Buffalo lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being M'Nason Smothers, who posted 12 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Forker, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds.

Beavers

Previous 5 Games

01/31/25 @ New Buffalo51-46
01/28/25 @ Mendon47-56
01/27/25 @ Fennville55-56
01/24/25 vs River Valley54-37
01/17/25 vs Covert88-19

Eau Claire's win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-11. As for New Buffalo, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-7 record this season.

Eau Claire will look to defend their home court on Monday against Buchanan at 7:00 p.m. As for New Buffalo, they will venture away from home to take on Our Lady of the Lake Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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