The Red Knights faced a top ranked Orono Spartans in a tough fought battle the ended in a 57-49 loss on Tuesday, December 16. The Red Knights were able to keep it close throughout the first half ending with only a 2-point deficit. Junior Sam Baker was the top scorer but despite his best efforts the team suffered a loss. Orono was able to pull away in the second half scoring 6 more points then the Red Knights. “We shot the ball well I finished with 20 points and to win the next game against cooper we are gonna have to play good solid defense and shoot well again,” Baker said.