Basketball Recap: Rio Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Rio can bid farewell to their 19-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They managed a 74-70 win over the Waterloo Pirates. The Vikings' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Vikings

Previous 5 Games

01/28/25 @ Waterloo	74-70
01/25/25 @ Madison Country Day	32-47
01/17/25 @ Pardeeville	37-94
01/16/25 vs Cambria-Friesland	46-67
01/10/25 @ Markesan	17-62

Rio's victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-12. As for Waterloo, their loss was their eighth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-14.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rio will welcome Randolph at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Randolph knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Rio likes a good challenge. As for Waterloo, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Belleville at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Waterloo is facing Belleville at the right time seeing as Belleville is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.