The York Dukes won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They were dealt a 62-32 defeat at the hands of Crete. York has struggled against Crete recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why York lost, one person who can't be blamed is Ryan Huston. Despite the final result, he scored 19 points along with five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Leyton Snodgrass, who scored nine points along with five rebounds and three blocks.
Crete's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trace Egge, who scored 20 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Egge has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Justus Gardiner, who scored 13 points along with seven rebounds and six assists.
York's defeat dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Crete, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 21-0.
York will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Hastings at 8:00 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Nebraska (York is ranked 116th, while Hastings is ranked 93rd). Crete's road trip will continue as they head out to face Blair at 7:15 p.m. on February 15th. One thing working in Crete's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season.
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