Milwaukee Bradley Tech falls 97-68 to Carmen Northwest as seven-game losing streak in series continues

A lopsided conference result adds to a difficult matchup history

Milwaukee Bradley Tech’s boys basketball team absorbed a 97-68 loss to Carmen Northwest on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, a defeat that marked the Trojans’ largest setback since Jan. 20, 2024. The outcome extended a longstanding pattern in the series: Bradley Tech’s losing streak against Carmen Northwest reached seven consecutive games.

Carmen Northwest’s 97 points represented a level of offensive output that put the game out of reach early, forcing Bradley Tech to chase from behind for extended stretches. The loss dropped Bradley Tech to 10-7 at that point in the season, while Carmen Northwest improved to 11-8 and secured its second straight win.

Individual production stood out despite the final score

Bradley Tech received a high-volume scoring performance from Arvell Lockhart, who finished with 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting. Lockhart also recorded seven steals and six rebounds, combining efficient scoring with disruptive defense. The game continued a productive stretch for him; it was his third straight contest with at least 10 points.

Jakari Smith added a multi-category performance, scoring 11 points and collecting seven rebounds while blocking six shots. Myles Clay contributed eight points as Bradley Tech worked to generate offense against a Carmen Northwest team that built separation on the scoreboard.

• Bradley Tech: 68 points in a road/neutral contest against a familiar conference opponent
• Carmen Northwest: 97 points, continuing a run of success in the head-to-head series
• Notable Bradley Tech performances: Lockhart (28 points), Smith (six blocks)

What the result meant for both teams’ trajectories

For Bradley Tech, the defeat created a clear separation between strong individual performances and team-level outcome. Putting multiple players into double figures and generating defensive events—steals and blocks—was not enough to counteract Carmen Northwest’s scoring pace. For Carmen Northwest, the win reinforced a consistent advantage in the matchup and provided momentum as the season moved deeper into conference play.

Next steps on the schedule

Both teams were set to face Milwaukee King in their next games, creating an immediate measuring stick opportunity following the Jan. 23 result. Carmen Northwest was scheduled to host Milwaukee King at 7 p.m. Tuesday, while Bradley Tech was scheduled to travel to Milwaukee King at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

Final score: Carmen Northwest 97, Milwaukee Bradley Tech 68 (Jan. 23, 2025).