Nichols takes loss despite strong efforts from Brianna Barr-buday and Evelyn Walcott

By Team Reports Feb 15, 2024, 7:43am

Recap: Nichols Vikings vs. Bishop Kearney Kings

If the Nichols Vikings were feeling good off their 58-34 takedown of the Mount St. Mary Academy Thunder on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Nichols fell 52-42 to Bishop Kearney on Tuesday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Nichols in their matchups with Bishop Kearney: they've now lost three in a row.

Nichols' defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Evelyn Walcott, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 19 rebounds, and Brianna Barr-buday who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 16 rebounds. That was a full 42.9% of Nichols' points, marking the third time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.

Nichols' loss dropped their record down to 13-9. As for Bishop Kearney, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.

Nichols will play host again and welcome Sacred Heart Academy, where tip off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Sacred Heart Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Nichols surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bishop Kearney, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 71-49 win vs. Hornell on the 14th.

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