Basketball Recap: Hostos Lincoln Academy Takes a Loss

Hostos Lincoln Academy lost against Bathgate back in December of 2023 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Hostos Lincoln Academy Eagles took a 72-63 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bathgate Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 451st, while the Bulldogs are ranked 52nd).

Hostos Lincoln Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.2 points per game. As for Bathgate, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-1.

Hostos Lincoln Academy will head out to square off against Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bathgate, they will face off against Bronx United at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Bathgate is facing Bronx United at the right time seeing as Bronx United is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.