Basketball Recap: Excel Academy of Englewood Beats Chicago Collegiate for Their Fourth Straight Victory

The matchup between Excel Academy of Englewood and Chicago Collegiate on Friday hardly resembled the 2-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Bulls came out on top against the Lions by a score of 62-50. The Bulls' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Bulls

Previous 4 Games

12/19/25 vs Chicago Collegiate	62-50
12/11/25 @ Amandla Charter School	47-13
12/09/25 vs Chicago Collegiate	2-0
11/05/25 @ Hirsch	23-16

The win keeps Excel Academy of Englewood at an undefeated 4-0. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 19.8 points on average this season. As for Chicago Collegiate, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.

Coincidentally, Excel Academy of Englewood and Chicago Collegiate will both be playing Air Force Academy the next time they take the court. The Bulls will host the Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on January 8, 2026, while the Lions will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on January 13, 2026.