There's no place like home for Neumann-Goretti, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They strolled past the Conwell-Egan Catholic Eagles with points to spare on Monday, taking the game 84-66. Given the Saints' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while the Eagles are ranked 147th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Neumann-Goretti's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Alassan N'Diaye led the charge by going 7 for 14 en route to 19 points in addition to six rebounds and three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Keon Long-Mtume, who went 9 of 13 on his way to 21 points and six boards.
Neumann-Goretti's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 6-7. As for Conwell-Egan Catholic, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-5.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic the next time they take the court. Neumann-Goretti will host Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Conwell-Egan Catholic will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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