MIDDLE POINT — The Lincolnview Lancer and Jefferson Wildcat boys basketball teams met Friday night at Lincolnview High School for a Northwest Conference matchup, with both teams riding losing skids.

The game was close throughout but the Lancers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 49-43 win.

“Coming in and getting a win was huge on our own floor,” said Lincolnview coach Brett Hammons. “I told our guys going in it was going to be a tough game. … It wasn’t our best shooting performance, but we found a way to get it done.”