Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Gothenburg couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 64-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lincoln Christian Crusaders on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Swedes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 29th, while the Crusaders are ranked third).
Lincoln Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mattea Kassebaum, who shot 40% from the field on her way to 22 points and six rebounds. Kena Ailes was another key player, dropping a double-double with ten points and 20 boards.
Swedes
| 03/07/25 vs Lincoln Christian | 51-64 |
| 03/05/25 vs Bridgeport | 69-51 |
| 02/28/25 vs Ogallala | 55-48 |
| 02/20/25 vs Central City | 54-46 |
| 02/18/25 vs Adams Central | 55-49 |
The defeat snapped Gothenburg's winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 21-4 record. As for Lincoln Christian, the win keeps them at an undefeated 27-0.
Gothenburg wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 56-50 loss against Minden on the 8th. As for Lincoln Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 49-42 victory against Milford on the 8th.
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