The New Berlin Eisenhower Lions's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. The contest between them and Milwaukee Lutheran wasn't particularly close, with New Berlin Eisenhower falling 85-70. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Leading Milwaukee Lutheran to victory were Xavier Allen and Isaiah Allen. Allen scored 25 points along with three steals, while Allen dropped a double-double on 28 points and 18 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Allen has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Kevin Barnes, who scored four points.
New Berlin Eisenhower has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season. As for Milwaukee Lutheran, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Berlin Eisenhower will challenge Union Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. New Berlin Eisenhower is coming into the game with six straight losses on the road, meaning Union Grove will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Milwaukee Lutheran, they will take on Waukesha South at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Milwaukee Lutheran knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past six matchups -- so hopefully Waukesha South likes a good challenge.
