Basketball Recap: Newman's Win Ends Ten-Game Losing Streak at Home

Fighting Cardinals

Team Score

12/09/24 vs Amherst	62
11/29/24 vs Madison East	47
12/03/24 vs Merrill	37
11/30/24 vs Northland Pines	34
12/05/24 @ Athens	31

Newman had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Amherst Falcons by a score of 62-50 on Monday. The Fighting Cardinals' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Newman's win ended a ten-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-4. As for Amherst, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.

Newman will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Abbotsford at 7:15 p.m. As for Amherst, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Nekoosa at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.