Basketball Recap: Nyreece Halvorson commands the offense for Cowboys win

By Team Reports Feb 4, 2024, 12:15pm

Basketball Recap: Culbertson Cowboys vs. Brockton Warriors

There's no place like home for the Culbertson Cowboys, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Friday. They came out on top against Brockton by a score of 48-38 on Saturday. This was payback for Culbertson, who suffered a 68-59 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Culbertson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nyreece Halvorson, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Ian Snyder, who scored seven points.

Culbertson's victory bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Brockton, they now have a losing record at 5-6.

Culbertson will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Montana (Bainville is ranked 120th, while the Cowboys are ranked 128th). As for Brockton, they will head out on the road to take on the Mon-Dak Thunder at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. MonDak [Westby/Grenora] is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak.