Basketball Recap: Lincoln Northwest Takes a Loss

Lincoln Northwest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 25th straight loss dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Bennington Badgers and fell 67-24. The Falcons were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-12.

Bennington's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Macie Reiner led the charge by putting up 11 points along with seven boards and four steals. Reiner has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Presley Baca, who posted ten points in addition to six boards and six steals.

Lincoln Northwest's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Bennington, their win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lincoln Northwest will take on Beatrice on Saturday. As for Bennington, they will head out to challenge Waverly at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Waverly will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Bennington surely won't give up without a fight.