Bishop Ireton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Sunday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 74-61 to the Bishop O'Connell Knights. The Cardinals were probably out for revenge after losing 59-47 to them when the teams met back in February of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Bishop O'Connell's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Shane Lincoln led the charge by going 8 for 12 on his way to 18 points in addition to five boards and four steals. Lincoln is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Norton, who went 8 of 15 en route to 17 points and five rebounds.
Bishop Ireton's defeat dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Bishop O'Connell, their win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-5.
Bishop Ireton will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Evergreen Christian at 7:45 p.m. As for Bishop O'Connell, they will venture away from home to face off against DeMatha at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. DeMatha will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Bishop O'Connell surely won't give up without a fight.
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