Basketball Preview: Mintz Christian Academy Lions vs. Antioch Christian Academy Gators
Mintz Christian Academy is 1-9 against Antioch Christian Academy since January of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Mintz Christian Academy Lions will look to defend their home court against the Antioch Christian Academy Gators at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Thursday, Mintz Christian Academy slipped by Mullins Marion Christian 48-47. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lions.
Meanwhile, Antioch Christian Academy entered their tilt with Mullins Marion Christian two weeks ago with ten consecutive wins dating back to last season but they'll enter their next game with 11. They enjoyed a cozy 43-29 win over the Cavaliers.
Jessa Oxendine went supernova for Antioch Christian Academy, dropping a double-double on 29 points and 15 rebounds. Oxendine's evening made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Emily Cox was another key player, scoring eight points in addition to six rebounds.
Antioch Christian Academy pushed their record up to 2-0 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 22.9 points per game. As for Mintz Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Mintz Christian Academy was dealt a bruising 59-15 loss at the hands of Antioch Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in February. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Mintz Christian Academy was down 33-8.
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