Preview: Nebraska Lutheran Knights vs. St. Francis Flyers
Nebraska Lutheran has been on the road for seven straight, but on Saturday they'll finally head home. They will take on the St. Francis Flyers at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Nebraska (Nebraska Lutheran is ranked 132nd, while St. Francis is ranked 138th).
Last Friday, things could have been worse for Nebraska Lutheran, but they could have been a whole lot better as they took a 69-54 loss to McCool Junction. Nebraska Lutheran has not had much luck with McCool Junction recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Nebraska Lutheran might have lost, but man, Isaac Beiermann was a machine: he scored 17 points along with two steals. Beiermann is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Eli Vogt, who scored eight points along with seven assists and six rebounds.
In what's become a running theme this season, St. Francis gave their fans yet another huge win last Tuesday. They really took it to Central Valley for the full four quarters, racking up a 65-25 win at home. The victory was just what St. Francis needed coming off of a 58-35 loss in their prior match.
Nebraska Lutheran has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season. As for St. Francis, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Nebraska Lutheran came up short against St. Francis when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 59-47. Will Nebraska Lutheran have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
