Newcomb played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against the St. Michael's Horsemen, falling 81-22. The Skyhawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-16.
Newcomb's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kinjii Natonabah, who posted 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of LaDainian John, who earned five points.
St. Michael's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sabiani Rios Guevara led the charge by as he made all 5 shots he took to post 11 points and six steals. Rios Guevara is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed four or more in the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Brandon Meyer, who went 6 of 11 on his way to 13 points and three steals.
Newcomb dropped their record down to 5-9 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for St. Michael's, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-3.
Newcomb didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 59-41 loss against Thoreau on the 15th. St. Michael's has also already played their next game, a 62-14 victory against Crownpoint on the 11th.
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