Nichols suffered their biggest loss since February 6, 2024 on Friday. They were beaten by the Bishop Ludden Gaelic Knights 71-41. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 286th, while the Gaelic Knights are ranked ninth).
Nichols lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Drew Bennett, who posted eight points. What's more, Bennett also racked up four assists, the most he's had since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Mitchell Masiello, who put up ten points and five rebounds.
Nichols is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5. As for Bishop Ludden, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Nichols didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 77-71 victory against Corcoran on the 28th. As for Bishop Ludden, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 54-46 win against South Jefferson on the 28th.
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