Basketball Recap: Nashville's Winning Streak Snapped at Four Games

It was a good run, but Nashville unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They lost 71-51 to the Pinckneyville Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Hornets have suffered since December 29, 2023.

Maddox Ritzel

Points

02/14/25 vs Pinckneyville	27
02/11/25 @ Benton	14
02/08/25 vs Goreville	24
02/07/25 @ Frankfort	20
02/04/25 @ Pinckneyville	17
+ 11 more games

Despite the loss, Nashville still got an impressive performance from Maddox Ritzel, who almost dropped a double-double with 27 points and nine boards. That's the most points Ritzel has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Pinski, who put up six points.

Nashville's loss dropped their record down to 19-9. As for Pinckneyville, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-3 record this season.

Nashville has already played their next contest, a 71-48 victory against DuQuoin on the 18th. As for Pinckneyville, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 72-42 win against Anna-Jonesboro on the 15th.