Buena Vista is on a three-game streak of home losses, Omaha Northwest a five-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Buena Vista Bison will take on the Omaha Northwest Huskies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Buena Vista suffered their biggest loss since December 8, 2023 on Thursday. They took a serious blow against Elkhorn South, falling 72-35. Buena Vista found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and post eight fewer assists than your opponent.
Despite their loss, Buena Vista saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Mogtaba Mohamed, who scored 15 points, was perhaps the best of all. Mohamed continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.
Buena Vista struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. They are winless (0-3) when they can't control their own glass like that.
Meanwhile, Omaha Northwest was beaten by Lincoln Southeast 83-43 on Tuesday. Omaha Northwest has struggled against Lincoln Southeast recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Omaha Northwest got a solid performance out of Chiok John, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and two blocks. That's the first time this season that John posted two or more blocks. Another player making a difference was Dontae McDowell, who scored ten points.
Buena Vista's loss dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Omaha Northwest, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Buena Vista have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 29.1 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Omaha Northwest struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 21.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Buena Vista was dealt a bruising 69-18 defeat at the hands of Omaha Northwest in their previous matchup back in December of 2022. Thankfully for Buena Vista, Michael Hassenstab (who scored 27 points along with five rebounds and two steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
