Basketball Game Preview: Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy Lions vs. DMLK Panthers

A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Lions duke it out with the Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

On Wednesday, Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy lost to DSST: Cedar on the road by a 64-45 margin. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Jackson Taylor

Points

02/12/25 @ DSST: Cedar	18
02/07/25 vs DSST: College View	16
02/06/25 @ KIPP Denver Collegiate	24
02/04/25 vs Rocky Mountain Prep SMART	19

Despite the loss, Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy got top-tier performance from Jackson Taylor, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 18 boards. The contest was Taylor's fourth in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Dominic Doss, who posted eight points and three steals.

Meanwhile, DMLK was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 55-43 to Manual.

Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-14. As for DMLK, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.