North Eugene piles up the points against Springfield

By Team Reports Jan 10, 2024, 12:58am

Recap: North Eugene Highlanders vs. Springfield Millers

The North Eugene Highlanders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 23 points or more this season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat Springfield 75-35 on the road. That looming 75-35 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for North Eugene yet this season.

North Eugene got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Caiden Gould out in front who scored 17 points along with five rebounds. Those 17 points set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Jonas Spencer, who scored 13 points along with three steals.

The win was the third in a row for North Eugene, bringing their record for this year to 12-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.0 points per game. As for Springfield, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.

North Eugene will look to defend their home court on Friday against Crater at 7:00 p.m. Crater is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games. As for Springfield, they will head out on the road to face off against Ashland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Ashland and three for Springfield.