Basketball Recap: Gabriel Richard Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Feb 18, 2026, 8:46pm

Basketball Recap: Gabriel Richard Fighting Irish vs. University Liggett Knights

Gabriel Richard was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 53-52 heartbreaker at the hands of the University Liggett Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Fighting Irish of the 49-37 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2023.

Gabriel Richard's defeat dropped their record down to 8-13. As for University Liggett, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-6.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gabriel Richard will take on Greenhills in a tournament on Monday. As for University Liggett, they will take on Lakeview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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