Basketball Recap: Nazareth Falls Short in Nationally-Ranked Matchup

By Team Reports Dec 3, 2024, 5:20am

Basketball Recap: Nazareth Kingsmen vs. Neumann-Goretti Saints

On Saturday fans watched as two of the best teams in the nation hit the court. The Nazareth Kingsmen took an 85-75 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Neumann-Goretti Saints.

Stephon Ashley was a one-man wrecking crew for Neumann-Goretti as he went 7 for 11 en route to 25 points plus eight assists and six steals. Ashley's afternoon made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Alassan N'Diaye was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds.

Nazareth's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nazareth has already played their next matchup (against Neumann-Goretti), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Neumann-Goretti, they will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Plymouth Whitemarsh at 3:30 p.m.

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