Black River hasn't had much luck against Oberlin recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Black River Pirates will be playing in front of their home fans against the Oberlin The Phoenix at 5:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Black River is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Brookside on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Black River took a blow against Brookside, falling 78-40. The Pirates were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 57-21.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Parker Broadsword, who posted 11 points. Another player making a difference was Austin Pamer, who had eight points and three steals.
Meanwhile, Oberlin lost to Columbia on the road by a 61-46 margin on Tuesday. The The Phoenix haven't had much luck with the Raiders recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Black River's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Oberlin, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Black River might still be hurting after the 65-43 loss they got from Oberlin when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will Black River 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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