
Knights
12/17/24 @ Giltner | 62-14 |
12/10/24 @ Twin River | 38-46 |
12/07/24 vs Rocky Mountain Lutheran | 53-9 |
12/05/24 @ Meridian | 51-36 |
02/15/24 @ High Plains | 42-50 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Nebraska Lutheran). They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Giltner Hornets 62-14. With that victory, the Knights brought their scoring average up to 50.5 points per game.
Nebraska Lutheran got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Rebecca Hueske out in front who went 6 for 11 on her way to 15 points and eight steals. Hueske is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. Samantha Hueske was another key player, going 6 of 10 on her way to 13 points and eight rebounds.
Nebraska Lutheran smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in eight consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Nebraska Lutheran's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Giltner, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with the defeat, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Nebraska Lutheran will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Exeter-Milligan/Friend at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Nebraska Lutheran's defense has only allowed 26.2 points per game this season, so Exeter-Milligan/Friend's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Giltner, they will venture away from home to face off against High Plains at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Giltner is facing High Plains at the right time seeing as High Plains is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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