On Friday fans watched as two of the best teams in the nation hit the court. The Bishop O'Connell Knights were outmatched by the Gonzaga Eagles and fell 72-36. The contest marked the Knights' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Despite the loss, Bishop O'Connell still got an impressive performance from Matt Dalton, who posted 13 points and six rebounds. Shane Lincoln was another key player, putting up six points and three steals.
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| 02/14/25 @ Gonzaga | 14 |
| 02/13/25 vs Archbishop Carroll | 11 |
| 02/08/25 vs Paul VI | 7 |
Even though they lost, Bishop O'Connell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive games.
Bishop O'Connell has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 19-8 record this season. As for Gonzaga, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 24-3 record this season.
Looking ahead, Bishop O'Connell will welcome Our Lady of Good Counsel at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. As for Gonzaga, they will head out to square off against DeMatha at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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