The Providence Grove Patriots can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They escaped with a win against Wheatmore by the margin of a single free throw, 63-62. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Wheatmore lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Robert Nyamongo, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. Nyamongo continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Parker Kines was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with two steals.
Providence Grove's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-17. As for Wheatmore, they dropped their record down to 1-23 with that loss, which was their tenth straight at home.
Providence Grove's road trip will continue as they head out to face Southwestern Randolph at 7:30 p.m. on February 19th. Providence Grove has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. Wheatmore does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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