Basketball Recap: DMLK Comes Up Short

It was a proper cat-fight when DMLK faced off against Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy on Thursday. The Panthers came up short against the Lions, falling 80-54. The Panthers have struggled against the Lions recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jackson Taylor led the charge by dropping a double-double with 16 points and 21 boards. Taylor is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down 13 or more in each of the last seven games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jakaih Lindsey, who shot 67% from the field en route to 29 points.

DMLK's loss dropped their record down to 4-18. As for Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-12.

DMLK has already played their next matchup, a 77-71 defeat against Hinkley on the 20th. As for Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 60-58 victory against DSST: Cedar on the 20th.