Basketball Recap: Norfolk Falls Despite Big Games from Drew Streich and Damien Jones

Norfolk was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 54-47 to the Omaha Northwest Huskies. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Huskies apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2022.

Damien Jones and Drew Streich certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Jones posted eight points and seven boards, while Streich put up 15 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ty Pinkelman, who earned five points.

Michael Dubose was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 20 points and 14 rebounds for Omaha Northwest. Those 20 points gave Dubose a new career-high.

Norfolk's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Omaha Northwest, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8.

Norfolk wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 58-55 loss against South Sioux City on the 11th. As for Omaha Northwest, they and Burke will meet in a canine-themed contest at 7:15 p.m. on January 17th.