Basketball Recap: Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering Comes Up Short in High-Profile Match with Anacostia

On Friday, Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering faced Anacostia in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering Panthers were outmatched by the Anacostia Indians and fell 68-12. The loss continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Indians: they've now lost eight in a row.

Anacostia's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nayjah Duvall, who dropped a triple-double on 17 points, ten rebounds, and ten assists. Duvall is becoming a predictor of Anacostia's success: when she posts at least ten assists the team is 7-3 (and 0-6 when she doesn't). Ta'Shaun Robinson was another key player, going 9 for 15 en route to 22 points.

Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Anacostia, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-9 record this season.

Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering will head out on the road to take on McKinley Tech at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Anacostia, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Coolidge at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Coolidge will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Anacostia surely won't give up without a fight.