There's no place like home for the Padua Franciscan Bruins, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They managed a 61-57 win over Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin on Friday. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Padua Franciscan's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gio Roman led the charge by scoring 17 points along with six rebounds. Riley Cervenka was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Padua Franciscan pushed their record up to 11-8 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 76.8 points per game. As for Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.
Padua Franciscan didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 60-53 victory vs. Lake Catholic on the 17th. Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin will head out on the road to challenge Walsh Jesuit at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
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