Basketball Game Preview: Southern Maryland Christian Academy Mustangs vs. Lanham Christian Lions

The Southern Maryland Christian Academy Mustangs just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Lanham Christian Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

Southern Maryland Christian Academy came up short against Takoma Academy on Thursday, falling 63-40. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost eight in a row.

Meanwhile, Lanham Christian entered their tilt with The Living Water School on Wednesday with 15 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 16. Everything went their way against the The Storm as they made off with a 70-45 win. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 21 points or more this season.

Lanham Christian's win came from a few key players Southern Maryland Christian Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Naz Joy, who went 6 for 9 from beyond the arc en route to 18 points in addition to 11 assists and 11 rebounds. The match was his third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Tre Ray, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 boards.

Lanham Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 35 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 17 consecutive games.

Lanham Christian's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-4. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28.8 points. As for Southern Maryland Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-6.

Things could have been worse for Southern Maryland Christian Academy, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 65-48 loss to Lanham Christian in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Southern Maryland Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.