Rio will head out on the road to take on Pecatonica on Tuesday. Rio has given up an average of 54.7 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rio took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They had just enough and edged out Waterloo 59-56. The victory continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won three in a row.
Meanwhile, Pecatonica blew past Black Hawk, posting a 73-27 win. The Vikings have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 20 points or more this season.
Rio's victory bumped their record up to 12-14. As for Pecatonica, their win bumped their record up to 17-7.
Rio lost to Pecatonica on the road by a decisive 69-51 margin in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can Rio avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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