Omaha Northwest is 2-8 against the Patriots since February of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Omaha Northwest Huskies will be playing in front of their home fans against the Millard South Patriots at 7:00 p.m. The pair have had a bumpy ride up to this point with five consecutive losses for Omaha Northwest and three for the Patriots.
On Saturday, Omaha Northwest took a serious blow against the Thunderbolts, falling 91-44. Omaha Northwest was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 47-24.
Despite the loss, Omaha Northwest had strong showings from Dontae McDowell, who scored 13 points, and Jackson Crawford, who scored ten points.
Meanwhile, Millard South lost to the Junior Jays on the road by a decisive 65-50 margin on Saturday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Millard South in their matchups with the Junior Jays: they've now lost six in a row.
Despite the defeat, Millard South saw an underclassman step up: Koby Meyers scored 15 points along with five rebounds and two steals. Carter Margheim was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with two steals.
Omaha Northwest has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season. As for Millard South, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Omaha Northwest have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 24.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Millard South struggles in that department as they've been averaging 30.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Omaha Northwest was dealt a bruising 72-38 loss at the hands of the Patriots when the teams last played back in December of 2020. Will Omaha Northwest have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
