Holmen came into Friday's contest looking for another win against DeForest, but Brinley Goninen wouldn't allow it. It took a bit of extra time, but the Norskies secured a 45-43 victory against the Vikings in overtime on Friday thanks in part to Goninen: he went 9-for-15 on her way to 22 points along with six rebounds and five blocks. Goninen is becoming a predictor of DeForest's success: when she posts at least 20 points the team is undefeated (and 6-9 when she doesn't).

Alexis Accuardi
| 01/30/26 vs Holmen | 4 |
| 01/27/26 vs Milton | 7 |
| 01/22/26 @ Oregon | 4 |
| 01/16/26 @ Beaver Dam | 4 |
| 01/13/26 @ Waunakee | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
The team also got some help courtesy of Alexis Accuardi, who posted 11 points in addition to seven boards and four blocks. She is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in each of the last eight games she's played.
DeForest moved to 9-9 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak. As for Holmen, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.
DeForest wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 68-44 victory against Baraboo on the 31st. Holmen has also already played their next game (against Chippewa Falls), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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