It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Southwestern had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They snuck past the Marquette Catholic Explorers with a 50-46 win. That's more bragging rights for the Piasa Birds, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Ryan Lowis
12/27/24 vs Valmeyer | 24 |
01/29/25 vs North Greene | 23 |
12/27/24 vs Dupo | 23 |
02/26/25 vs Marquette Catholic | 22 |
02/04/25 @ East Alton-Wood River | 21 |
+ 27 more games |
It was another big night for Ryan Lowis, who posted 22 points and seven boards. He has become a key player for Southwestern: the team is 8-1 when he posts at least 15 points, but 11-12 otherwise. Ian Brantley was another key player, going 7-for-12 en route to 14 points and six rebounds.
The victory made it two in a row for Southwestern and bumps their season record up to 19-13. As for Marquette Catholic, they now have a losing record of 16-17.
As of now, neither Southwestern nor Marquette Catholic have any future games scheduled.
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