Oberlin extends road losing streak to 12

By Team Reports Jan 25, 2024, 2:43pm

Recap: Oberlin The Phoenix vs. Keystone Wildcats

The Oberlin The Phoenix 's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their 13th straight loss. They were beaten by Keystone 59-14. Oberlin was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 47-13.

Keystone's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brooklyn Barber, who scored 26 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jessica Forthofer, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.

Oberlin's loss was their 12th straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-14. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 21.3 points per game. As for Keystone, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 17-0.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oberlin will take on Christian Community at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Ohio (Christian Community is ranked 717th, while Oberlin is ranked 742nd). As for Keystone, they will head out on the road to take on Clearview at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.