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| 12/04/25 - Home | 45-42 W |
| 01/28/25 - Home | 47-60 L |
| 12/05/24 - Away | 49-45 W |
| 01/22/24 - Home | 50-33 W |
| 11/30/23 - Home | 52-43 W |
| + 3 more games |
Malcolm gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Plattsmouth Blue Devils 45-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Clippers have posted since December 27, 2024.
Malcolm's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gavin Little led the charge by putting up eight points in addition to six boards and three steals. Chase Smith was another key player, earning nine points and six rebounds.
Malcolm smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Plattsmouth only pulled down five offensive rebounds.
Plattsmouth's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nathan Frederick, who went 6-for-12 on his way to 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Derek Nanke, who posted four points and 17 boards.
Malcolm wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 50-38 defeat against Auburn on the 5th. As for Plattsmouth, they will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Mount Michael Benedictine at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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