Basketball Recap: Alassan N'diaye Key Part of a Team Effort in Saints Win

There's no place like home for Neumann-Goretti, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They skirted past the Cardinal O'Hara Lions 67-65. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Saints have posted since December 10, 2023.

Alassan N'Diaye

Rebounds (Career)

01/20/25 vs Cardinal O'Hara	15
01/15/25 vs Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic	13
01/11/25 @ Devon Prep	13
01/03/25 vs La Salle College	13
12/08/24 vs Archbishop Carroll	12

Neumann-Goretti's win on Monday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alassan N'Diaye, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 15 rebounds. The dominant performance gave N'Diaye a new career-high in boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Keon Long-Mtume, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds.

Neumann-Goretti smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.

Neumann-Goretti pushed their record up to 8-8 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 81.3 points per game. As for Cardinal O'Hara, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-6.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neumann-Goretti will head out to face off against Archbishop Ryan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Neumann-Goretti knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Archbishop Ryan likes a good challenge. As for Cardinal O'Hara, they will venture away from home to square off against Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.