The New Buffalo Bison scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 76-43 victory over Covert. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for a single point.
New Buffalo found their leader in underclassman Lucas Forker, who scored 25 points along with four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Forker has scored all season. Elliott Bourne was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds.
New Buffalo has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 6-7 record this season. As for Covert, their defeat was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-6.
New Buffalo will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Buchanan at 7:30 p.m. Buchanan is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak. As for Covert, they will head out on the road to challenge Countryside Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Countryside Academy is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
