Rushville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 56-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Madison Cubs. The Lions were not able to make up for their defeat to the Cubs from their previous meeting back in January of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Rushville lost, don't look at Clayton Chase. Despite the final result, he went 6 of 10 on his way to 14 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Owen Zachery, who posted seven points.
Rushville's record now sits at 2-12. As for Madison, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9.
A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Rushville Lions take on the Knightstown Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rushville is facing Knightstown at the right time seeing as Knightstown is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. Madison has already played their next matchup, an 80-59 win against New Washington on the 25th.
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