Nebraska Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against the Arcadia/Loup City Rebels, falling 54-28.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Baron Falk, who posted four points. The team also got some help courtesy of Oliver Herman, who put up 11 points and seven rebounds.
Eagles
| 01/31/25 @ Arcadia/Loup City | 28-54 |
| 01/30/25 vs Wood River | 54-60 |
| 01/28/25 @ Heartland | 50-69 |
| 01/20/25 vs Riverside | 50-65 |
| 01/16/25 @ Sandy Creek | 41-72 |
Even though they lost, Nebraska Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive games.
Arcadia/Loup City's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Eli Jaixen led the charge by putting up 17 points and six assists. Another player making a difference was Dom Barnes, who earned 11 points and five boards.
Nebraska Christian's loss dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Arcadia/Loup City, their record now sits at 7-10.
Nebraska Christian has already played their next contest (against Shelby-Rising City), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Arcadia/Loup City will take on Central City in a tournament on Tuesday. Central City will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Arcadia/Loup City surely won't give up without a fight.
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