Crusaders
| 02/07/26 @ Lincoln Southeast | 39-36 |
| 02/03/26 vs Lincoln Southwest | 58-55 |
| 01/29/26 @ Millard North | 51-44 |
| 01/27/26 vs Benson | 80-48 |
Marian entered their tilt with Lincoln Southeast on Saturday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Knights, sneaking past 39-36. That's more bragging rights for the Crusaders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Marian found their leader in sophomore Alivia Kuhn, who almost dropped a double-double with 15 points and nine boards. Emelia Daubendiek was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Lincoln Southeast's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rylie Rieker, who posted ten points. Rieker is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 57% in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Marika Kalnins, who scored four points and three steals.
Marian now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Lincoln Southeast, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Marian didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, an 84-58 victory against Lincoln on the 10th. As for Lincoln Southeast, they have also already played their next game, a 49-46 loss against Omaha Westside on the 10th.
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