Basketball Recap: STX Picks Up Seventh Consecutive Win

STX strolled into their game on Monday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They took down the IDEA Riverview Rockets 54-39.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead STX to victory, but perhaps none more so than Caedmon Williams, who shot 40% from the field on his way to 19 points and eight rebounds. Williams has also also been stellar as far as three-point shooting accuracy is concerned: he's posted one of at least 45% every time he's hit the court this season. Another player making a difference was Asher Williams, who went 5-for-11 en route to 11 points along with seven boards and three steals.

STX smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 19 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

IDEA Riverview lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Manuel Guerra, who posted seven points in addition to five assists and three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Edgar Duenez, who scored 11 points.

STX's win bumped their record up to 4-0.

STX wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 64-55 victory against Hidalgo Early College on the 18th. As for IDEA Riverview, they will challenge Mercedes on Friday.