Basketball Recap: Times Squared Academy Comes Up Short in High-Profile Match with Moses Brown

On Saturday, Times Squared Academy faced Moses Brown in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Times Squared Academy Eagles took a 58-50 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Moses Brown Quakers. The game marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Times Squared Academy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Yomy Garcia, who posted 13 points. Justin Urey was another key player, putting up 12 points.

Moses Brown's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Collin Mburu, who went 8-for-16 on his way to 16 points and six boards. Another player making a difference was Otis Crosby, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten rebounds.

Times Squared Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Moses Brown, they pushed their record up to 16-2 with the victory, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season.

Times Squared Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 75-51 win against Ponaganset on the 10th. As for Moses Brown, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 66-57 victory against Narragansett on the 10th.