The Nezperce Nighthawks couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a serious blow against Kendrick on Tuesday, falling 73-33. Nezperce has struggled against Kendrick recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Kendrick's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ty Koepp, who scored 24 points along with 5 assists. Another player making a difference was Nathan Tweit, who scored 17 points along with 6 assists and 5 rebounds.
Nezperce's loss dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Kendrick, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nezperce will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Deary at 6:00 p.m. on January 11, 2024. As for Kendrick, they will be playing at home against Highland at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday.
