Ithaca won the last time they faced Michigan Lutheran Seminary and things went their way on Friday too. The Ithaca Yellowjackets narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Michigan Lutheran Seminary Cardinals 34-32. Given the Yellowjackets' advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 156th, while the Cardinals are ranked 391st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Despite the defeat, Michigan Lutheran Seminary saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Simeon Kober posted seven points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Reif, who earned three points and three steals.
Yellowjackets
| 01/24/25 @ Michigan Lutheran Seminary | 34-32 |
| 01/07/25 @ Clare | 44-42 |
| 01/03/25 @ Hemlock | 41-26 |
| 12/28/24 @ Fulton | 53-43 |
Ithaca's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-3. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ithaca will square off against Reed City at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, they will face off against Unionville-Sebewaing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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