Eaton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. The game between them and the University Bulldogs didn't end well, with the Eaton Reds falling 56-41. The Reds were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
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Despite the loss, Eaton still got an impressive performance from Austin Crider, who posted 13 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Those three steals gave Crider a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Noah Sprinkle, who put up eight points and five rebounds.
University's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Coehn Nitzel, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten boards. Nitzel has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 13 times he's played. Marcus Prestwich was another key player, going 5 for 9 en route to 18 points.
Eaton's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for University, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-3.
Eaton will host Peak to Peak at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Peak to Peak is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.1 points per game this season. As for University, they will welcome Sterling at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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