Basketball Preview: Doniphan West Mustangs vs. Onaga Buffaloes
Doniphan West is on a 16-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), the Buffaloes a seven-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Doniphan West Mustangs will take on the Onaga Buffaloes at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Friday, Doniphan West was beaten by the Eagles 62-28. Doniphan West has not had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Meanwhile, Onaga had to suffer through a rough 80-48 loss at the hands of the Rams.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Konnor Nider, who scored 16 points along with two steals. He hasn't dropped below two steals for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Jackson Kolterman, who scored ten points along with seven steals and five assists.
Even though they lost, Onaga were working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Doniphan West's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Onaga, their loss dropped their record down to 1-13.
Doniphan West couldn't quite finish off the Buffaloes in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 and fell 40-38. Will Doniphan West have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
