The Connersville Spartans's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fourth straight defeat. They took a 52-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of Northeastern. Connersville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Northeastern apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Connersville lost, one person who can't be blamed is Blaine Hornsby. Despite the final result, he scored 13 points along with seven rebounds and five blocks. Zander Mchenry was another key contributor, scoring seven points.
Even though they lost, Connersville were working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. This was only their 12th loss (out of 16 games) when they've passed the ball that well.
Northeastern's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Landon Scarrette, who scored 14 points along with three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam White, who scored 13 points along with six rebounds and three blocks.
Connersville has been struggling recently as they've lost 15 of their last 17 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season. As for Northeastern, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season.
Connersville will square off against Franklin County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Connersville is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Franklin County will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Northeastern does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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