It was a good run, but Northridge unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 42-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Covington Buccs. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Polar Bears this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 53-35 back in November of 2024.
Northridge's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayah Martin, who posted eight points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Davee Beavers, who earned nine points along with five boards and three steals.
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Even though they lost, Northridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in six consecutive contests.
Northridge's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-5. As for Covington, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 14-2.
Northridge wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 53-29 victory against Norwood on the 21st. Covington has also already played their next match, a 66-29 win against Troy on the 20th.
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