BETTENDORF — It was a program altering win on Tuesday night as the Clinton River Queens (4-0) knocked off the Bettendorf Bulldogs (4-1) on the road 73-65.
Bettendorf had previously beaten Clinton in 32 straight contests dating all the way back to Jan. 27 of 2009. This is also the first time since 1990 that the River Queens are 4-0. That year they began the season 5-0.
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