Gibbon lost to Bertrand back in December of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Gibbon Buffaloes walked away with a 57-48 victory over the Bertrand Vikings. The win was all the more spectacular given the Buffaloes' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 202nd, while the Vikings are ranked 80th).
Despite the loss, Bertrand still got an impressive performance from Marcus Hernandez, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds. What's more, Hernandez also racked up four assists, the most he's had since back in January. Another player making a difference was Hunter Nelson, who posted 15 points.
Gibbon is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 3-4 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.3 points per game. As for Bertrand, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
Gibbon and Elm Creek will face off at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday without much rest having both just played. Elm Creek will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Gibbon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bertrand, they and Arcadia/Loup City will face off at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday without much rest having both just played. Bertrand is facing Arcadia/Loup City at the right time seeing as Arcadia/Loup City is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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