Basketball Recap: Covington Gets the Win + How To Watch
By Team Reports
Jan 5, 2026, 8:31am
Basketball Recap: Covington Buccs vs. Riverside Pirates
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| 01/03/26 - Home | 42-35 W |
| 02/01/25 - Home | 60-33 W |
| 01/04/25 - Away | 52-37 W |
| 02/03/24 - Away | 45-35 W |
| 01/06/24 - Home | 50-28 W |
| + 4 more games |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Arcanum, Covington was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They rang in the new year with a 42-35 win over the Riverside Pirates. The victory continues a trend for the Buccs in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won nine in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Riverside lost, don't look at Emilee Robinson. Despite the final result, she posted 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Covington's win bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Riverside, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
Looking ahead, Covington will be playing at home against Miami East at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Riverside, they are taking a road trip to challenge Houston at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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