After a string of eight wins, the Moriah Vikings's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 67-54 to Plattsburgh. Moriah was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Plattsburgh apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on February 3rd.
When it comes to explaining why Moriah lost, one person who can't be blamed is Cooper Allen. Despite the final result, he scored 25 points along with seven rebounds and two steals. Allen is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Dieter Olcott was another key contributor, scoring two points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
Moriah's defeat ended a 18-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 17-2. As for Plattsburgh, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Moriah will take on Saranac Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Moriah is coming into the contest with 19 straight losses at home, meaning Saranac Lake will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Plattsburgh will take on Peru at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Plattsburgh knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past five matches -- so hopefully Peru likes a good challenge.
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