Basketball Recap: Ben Lippen's Win Ends Seven-Game Losing Streak on the Road

By Team Reports Jan 13, 2025, 8:01am

Basketball Recap: Ben Lippen Falcons vs. Cardinal Newman Cardinals

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Ben Lippen waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They enjoyed a cozy 47-28 win over the Cardinal Newman Cardinals. This was payback for the Falcons, who suffered a 70-44 defeat the last time these two teams met.

When it comes to explaining why Cardinal Newman lost, don't look at Ayana Reyes. Despite the final result, she posted nine points and three steals.

Falcons

Previous 5 Games

01/07/25 @ Cardinal Newman47-28
01/04/25 vs Porter-Gaud51-33
12/23/24 vs Eau Claire36-35
12/21/24 vs Silver Bluff43-14
12/16/24 vs Gilbert40-27

Ben Lippen's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 9-4. As for Cardinal Newman, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.

Ben Lippen didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 36-26 loss against Augusta Christian on the 9th. As for Cardinal Newman, they will square off against First Baptist School at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

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