Basketball Game Preview: Lincoln Northwest Falcons vs. Gretna Dragons

The Lincoln Northwest Falcons will challenge the Gretna Dragons at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lincoln Northwest is looking for their season's first victory.

Lincoln Northwest is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against York on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Lincoln Northwest lost 48-23 to York. The contest marked the Falcons' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 58 points the game before, Gretna was a bit more limited in their match on Thursday. They came up short against Waverly, falling 42-22. The Dragons haven't had much luck with the Vikings recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.

Lincoln Northwest will have to contain Megan Marshall as she made an impact in Gretna's last game. She posted eight points.

Gretna's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Lincoln Northwest, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.

Lincoln Northwest might still be hurting after the 49-29 defeat they got from Gretna in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Lincoln Northwest have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.