Basketball Recap: Sundown's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

By Team Reports Jan 21, 2025, 9:37pm

Basketball Recap: Sundown Roughnecks vs. Smyer Bobcats

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Sundown had lost nine straight headed into Tuesday's matchup, but Kye Powell didn't let it get to ten. The Sundown Roughnecks managed a 50-46 win over the Smyer Bobcats on Tuesday thanks in part to Powell, who went 5 for 10 on his way to 16 points. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.

Roughnecks

Previous 5 Games

01/21/25 @ Smyer50-46
01/17/25 vs Ropes34-62
01/14/25 @ Seagraves37-51
01/10/25 @ Whiteface33-45
01/07/25 vs Morton40-54

Sundown's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-12. As for Smyer, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.

Sundown will be playing in front of their home fans against Plains at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Plains will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Sundown surely won't give up without a fight. As for Smyer, they will square off against Morton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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