Basketball Recap: Jimtown Comes Up Short

Jimtown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by the South Bend Riley Wildcats and fell 80-48. The Jimmies were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-21.

Jimtown's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dylan Fey, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 boards. Those 12 rebounds gave Fey a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Branden King, who posted ten points and six rebounds.

Jimtown's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-3. As for South Bend Riley, their victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jimtown will take on South Bend St. Joseph at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in South Bend St. Joseph's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for South Bend Riley, they will face off against Michigan City at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. South Bend Riley knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past ten matchups -- so hopefully Michigan City likes a good challenge.