Basketball Recap: Buena Vista Takes a Loss

Buena Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 40-28 to the Fremont Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, with their most recent loss being a 50-39 defeat back in December of 2024.

Jenna McClain was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 17 points and 12 boards for Fremont. That makes it three consecutive games in which McClain has scored at least a third of Fremont's points. Another player making a difference was Kate Denker, who posted seven points.

Buena Vista's record now sits at 3-18. As for Fremont, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-13.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buena Vista will venture away from home to take on Omaha Westside at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Omaha Westside knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Buena Vista likes a good challenge. As for Fremont, they are taking a road trip to challenge Columbus at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.