It was a proper cat-fight when United faced off against North Star on Saturday. The United Lions came out on top against the North Star Cougars by a score of 64-56. For the Lions, this counts as revenge for the 49-48 win the Cougars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why North Star lost, don't look at Ethan Smith. Despite the final result, he went 12 for 20 on his way to 30 points and five rebounds. Those 30 points gave Smith a new career-high. Andy Retassie was another key player, putting up ten points in addition to seven assists and seven boards.
Lions
| 12/28/24 @ North Star | 64-56 |
| 12/27/24 @ Somerset | 92-56 |
| 12/17/24 @ Cambria Heights | 67-36 |
United's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.3 points per game. As for North Star, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
United will host Conemaugh Valley at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Conemaugh Valley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63 points per game this season. As for North Star, they will face off against Shanksville Stonycreek at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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