Basketball Recap: Rocori Comes Up Short

Rocori was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 68-67 heartbreaker at the hands of the Detroit Lakes Lakers. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lakers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2022.

Rocori's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Detroit Lakes, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rocori will venture away from home to face off against Albany at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. Albany will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Rocori surely won't give up without a fight. Detroit Lakes will take on Hawley in a holiday battle at at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.