Concordia gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 67-65 win over the Beloit Trojans. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since December 12, 2023.
Despite the loss, Beloit still got an impressive performance from Eli Johnson, who went 9 for 14 en route to 20 points plus two blocks. The match was Johnson's fourth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryker Clark, who scored seven points in addition to eight rebounds and two steals.
Concordia will square off against Smoky Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Beloit, they will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Clay Center at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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