Newcomb has been on the road for three straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Crownpoint Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Newcomb suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Wednesday. They had to suffer through a rough 62-31 loss at the hands of Tohatchi. While losing is never fun, Newcomb can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Mexico basketball rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while Tohatchi is ranked 17th).
The losing side was boosted by Nevaeh Miller, who scored 13 points along with eight rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points she has scored all season. Lethia Yazzie was another key contributor, scoring four points along with five steals.
Meanwhile, Crownpoint's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their fourth straight loss. They took a 47-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of Zuni. Crownpoint has not had much luck with Zuni recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Newcomb's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-9. As for Crownpoint, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Newcomb couldn't quite finish off Crownpoint when the teams last played back in February of 2023 and fell 40-38. Will Newcomb have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
