The Kewaunee Storm picked up a crucial conference win on Thursday night ahead of a tournament game on Saturday.

The Storm toppled NEW Lutheran 65-55 to keep their perfect conference record intact. No stats have been shared.

On Saturday, they will return to action in Kaukauna when they play Freedom in the 2023 Baird/Gustman Shootout. The Irish are 1-1 in the early going, splitting their NEC matchups against Clintonville (64-48 loss) and Wrightstown (77-61 win). Ashton Peterson leads the Irish with 15 points, while Donovan Davis is in the top two in points, rebounds, and assists. The two teams play at 1:30 p.m.