Basketball Recap: Roosevelt Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Rough Riders

Previous 3 Games

02/14/25 vs Watertown	72-50
02/11/25 vs Brookings	73-54
02/04/25 vs Huron	60-58

Roosevelt had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They blew past the Watertown Arrows 72-50. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Rough Riders have posted since January 6, 2024.

Roosevelt pushed their record up to 8-9 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.8 points over those games. As for Watertown, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.

Looking ahead, Roosevelt will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. As for Watertown, they will venture away from home to take on Aberdeen Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Watertown is facing Aberdeen Central at the right time seeing as Aberdeen Central is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.