The Northwestern Wildcats suffered their biggest defeat since December 19, 2023 on Thursday. Their tough 70-46 loss to Parkdale might stick with them for a while. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Northwestern in their matchups with Parkdale: they've now lost six in a row.
Parkdale's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mark Freeland, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 12 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Freeland has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Jairus Giray, who scored 12 points along with five assists and three steals.
Northwestern has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Parkdale, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 4-9.
Northwestern's road trip will continue as they head out to face North Point on January 29th. As for Parkdale, they will be playing at home against Eleanor Roosevelt at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Eleanor Roosevelt has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 280 points over their last four matchups.
