Amplus Academy extends road losing streak to six

By Team Reports Jan 17, 2024, 11:48am

Recap: Amplus Academy Archers vs. Eldorado Sundevils

The Amplus Academy Archers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their sixth straight loss. They suffered a rough 74-51 defeat at the hands of Eldorado.

Leading Eldorado to victory were Eric Lechuga and Kamarion Durant. Lechuga dropped a double-double on 19 points and 15 rebounds, while Durant scored 17 points along with eight assists and seven rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Lechuga has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniel Murillo, who scored five points along with five steals.

Amplus Academy's defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 1-6. As for Eldorado, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-10 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Amplus Academy on the road again on Friday and play against Cheyenne at 6:30 p.m. on January 19th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Nevada (Cheyenne is ranked 80th, while Amplus Academy is ranked 92nd). As for Eldorado, they will head out on the road to challenge Moapa Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.