Kearney hadn't done well against Lincoln Northeast recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Kearney Bearcats ended the year with a bang, routing the Lincoln Northeast Rockets 66-44. That looming 66-44 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bearcats yet this season.
Lincoln Northeast lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Jayla Merrill, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine boards. What's more, Merrill also racked up three steals, the most she's had since back in January of 2024. Brynna Renard was another key player, putting up five points and nine rebounds.
Bearcats
| 12/28/24 @ Lincoln Northeast | 66-44 |
| 12/21/24 @ Scottsbluff | 56-40 |
| 12/20/24 @ Central | 53-38 |
Kearney's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.3 points per game. As for Lincoln Northeast, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Kearney wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 46-33 win against North Platte on the 2nd. As for Lincoln Northeast, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 41-40 victory against Lincoln East on the 2nd.
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