Nebraska Lutheran gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They strolled past the Meridian Mustangs with points to spare, taking the game 49-35. The victory continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won eight in a row.
Bob Papik
| 12/04/25 vs Meridian | 18 |
| 02/06/25 vs Dorchester | 14 |
| 02/24/25 vs Hampton | 12 |
| 02/04/25 vs Cross County | 11 |
| 02/15/25 @ Archangels Catholic | 9 |
Nebraska Lutheran got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Bob Papik out in front who posted 18 points and six boards. Those 18 points gave Papik a new career-high. Barrett Koontz was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds.
Nebraska Lutheran smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Meridian only pulled down four offensive rebounds.
Meridian's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayton Jones, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 13 boards. Another player making a difference was Landon Peterson, who had six points and six rebounds.
Nebraska Lutheran wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 51-45 victory against Twin River on the 9th. As for Meridian, they have also already played their next matchup, a 56-34 win against Dorchester on the 5th.
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