Basketball Game Preview: Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy Lions vs. Bruce Randolph Grizzlies

Having just played yesterday, the Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy Lions will jump right back in to play the Bruce Randolph Grizzlies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

It was a proper cat-fight when Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy took on DMLK on Thursday. Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy came out on top against DMLK by a score of 45-38. The Lions didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this victory makes it their second in a row.

Jackson Taylor

Field Goal Percentage

02/20/25 vs DMLK	80%
02/18/25 vs Kennedy	58%
02/14/25 @ DMLK	67%
02/12/25 @ DSST: Cedar	42%
02/07/25 vs DSST: College View	67%
+ 14 more games

Jackson Taylor continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and 14 boards. What's more, he also posted an 80% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Antione Smith, who posted nine points.

Meanwhile, Bruce Randolph waltzed into their game on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They took their match with ease, bagging a 64-36 win over the Ocelotls. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Grizzlies have posted since January 9th.

Bruce Randolph's win bumped their record up to 7-13. As for Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-15.

Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy came up short against Bruce Randolph in their previous matchup back in January, falling 62-51. Can Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.