The Riverside Pirates will challenge the Bethel Bees at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Riverside has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 3.
Riverside is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Milton-Union on Wednesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Riverside came up short against Milton-Union, falling 64-41.
Meanwhile, Bethel hadn't done well against Troy Christian recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Bethel had just enough and edged Troy Christian out 45-42. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bees.
Bethel's win came from a few key players Riverside will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Cameron Ahrens, who went 7 for 9 en route to 16 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Eli Lowery, who went 5 of 9 on his way to 13 points and five boards.
Riverside's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Bethel, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Riverside might still be hurting after the 69-49 loss they got from Bethel in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Riverside have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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