Bloomington hadn't done well against Normal West recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Purple Raiders came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 52-39. The game was the first time the Purple Raiders have beaten the Wildcats on their court since November 25, 2022.
K'Shaun Jones and Antonio Alvarez certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Jones posted 11 points and six boards, while Alvarez scored seven points. Thanks to that strong game, Jones now owns an excellent 50% shooting accuracy. Mayson Aslinger also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
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| 12/03/25 - Neutral | 52-39 W |
| 01/23/25 - Away | 42-57 L |
| 11/30/24 - Neutral | 34-36 L |
| 02/13/24 - Home | 39-45 L |
| 11/25/23 - Neutral | 37-68 L |
| + 5 more games |
The win got Bloomington back to even at 2-2. As for Normal West, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, Bloomington will be playing at home against Peoria at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Purple Raiders will be up against the Lions' rather soft defense (which has allowed 54 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Normal West, they will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Urbana at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Wildcats' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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