Basketball Recap: Kelly Ticman's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Kodiak over Palmer

Kodiak was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Palmer Moose, falling 78-58. While losing is never fun, the Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alaska basketball rankings (they are ranked 80th, while the Moose are ranked tenth).

Kodiak's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kelly Ticman, who posted 17 points. Another player making a difference was Liam Danelski, who scored 14 points.

Kodiak's loss dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Palmer, their win bumped their record up to 14-5.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Palmer beat Kodiak by a score of 67-51 on Saturday.