Mankato West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell just short of the New Ulm Eagles by a score of 63-60. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Scarlets have suffered since January 4th.
Mankato West's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for New Ulm, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mankato West will welcome Mayo at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mankato West knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Mayo likes a good challenge. As for New Ulm, it'll be Battle of the Birds when the New Ulm Eagles take on the Waseca Bluejays at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Waseca will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something New Ulm surely won't give up without a fight.
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