The Crookston Pirates pushed their score all the way to 62 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Thief River Falls by a score of 65-62. Crookston has struggled against the Prowlers recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
It was another big night for Caleb Rosendahl, who scored 34 points along with six rebounds and five steals for Thief River Falls. Rosendahl hasn't dropped below 16 points for five straight games. Bridger Wilcox was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Crookston has not been sharp recently as the team's lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season. As for Thief River Falls, their victory bumped their record up to 4-11.
Crookston will head out on the road to square off against the Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Warroad has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 684 points over their last nine contests. As for Thief River Falls, they will be playing at home against the Braves at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Menahga will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.