Nichols was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 73-66 to the St. Mary's Lancers. One positive for the Vikings, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
| 12/19/24 @ St. Mary's | 34 |
| 12/09/24 @ North Tonawanda | 23 |
| 02/16/24 vs Sacred Heart Academy | 22 |
| 12/04/24 @ Hamburg | 21 |
| 02/13/24 vs Bishop Kearney | 17 |
When it comes to explaining why Nichols lost, don't look at Evelyn Walcott. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 34 points and 12 boards. Those 34 points gave Walcott a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madisen Wilson, who posted 11 points and six assists.
Even though they lost, Nichols smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive matches.
Nichols' defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for St. Mary's, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nichols will take on Amherst Central in a holiday battle at at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. St. Mary's and Williamsville South will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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