Eskymos Defeat Knights, Even Record at 1-1

In an exciting match on December 8, 2025, the Escanaba Eskymos secured a solid 49-36 victory over the Norway Knights. Led by senior Lennox Peacock with 14 points, along with Taylor Asgaard and Hayven Sandoval-Nolde contributing 10 points each, the Eskymos put up a strong performance.
Starting off with a 9-3 lead thanks to a 3-pointer from sophomore Braden Cooper, who ended the night with eight points, the Eskymos set the tone early in the game. The Knights fought back, with Owen Baij hitting a crucial 3-pointer and Elliott Kraemer making all three free throws after being fouled, bringing the score to 14-13.
A stellar 8-0 run by the Eskymos, including a corner three by Sandoval-Nolde and a layup by Peacock, extended their lead to 22-13. Sandoval-Nolde’s buzzer-beater corner three sent the Eskymos into halftime with a 25-18 advantage.
Despite the Knights narrowing the gap to three points at 29-26, the Eskymos finished strong, outscoring their opponents 20-10 to secure the win. Coach Jake Berlinski commended the team’s defensive efforts, holding the Norway Knights to just 36 points.
With players like Baij, LaPine, Pineda, Kraemer, and Morgan contributing for the Knights, and Sandoval-Nolde, Asgaard, Peacock, Fields, Racine, and Cooper shining for the Eskymos, it was a game filled with standout performances. The final score stood at Norway 36, Escanaba 49, marking a well-deserved victory for the Eskymos and evened their record at 1-1.