Onaga was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 60-45 bruising from the Linn Bulldogs. That's two games in a row now that the Buffaloes have lost by exactly 15 points.
Onaga's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Koy Nider, who went 5 for 12 on his way to 14 points and five assists. Nider continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Casen Hutfles was another key player, going 6 of 12 on his way to 13 points and seven rebounds.
Onaga's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Linn, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Onaga wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 63-35 loss against Frankfort on the 20th. As for Linn, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Doniphan West on January 3, 2025.
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