Friday’s loss in the opening round of the national tournament ended an incredible season for the Central College men’s basketball team, and also concluded the careers of five seniors who made up the entire starting line-up for much of the season.
The Central men’s basketball team was challenged by a physical Luther squad Saturday evening, but used a 16-2 run in the second half to distance themselves from the Norse and close the door on a 75-61 home win.
The Central men’s basketball team extended their win streak to six games on Saturday by knocking off Iowa Conference favorite Wartburg 64-63 in Waverly.