Nebraska Lutheran suffered their biggest loss since February 9, 2024 on Thursday. They came up short against the Shelton Bulldogs, falling 64-44. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 162nd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 50th).
Nebraska Lutheran's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Samantha Hueske, who posted 12 points and eight rebounds. Tenley Williamson was another key player, putting up ten points.
Nebraska Lutheran's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 12-8. As for Shelton, the win (which was their 24th in a row) raised their record to 24-1.
Nebraska Lutheran does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Shelton, they will challenge Hay Springs at 6:00 p.m. on February 28th. One thing working in Shelton's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three games.
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