Basketball Game Preview: Triangle Math & Science Tigers vs. Neuse Charter Cougars + How To Watch

For the first time this season, Triangle Math & Science will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will host the Neuse Charter Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Triangle Math & Science has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Triangle Math & Science is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took a 75-69 hit to the loss column at the hands of Eno River Academy last Friday. Even though they lost, the Tigers' still made a splash on offense and bumped their average scoring up to 51.5 points per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).

Jailen Hawkins

Points

11/21/25 @ Eno River Academy	20
11/19/25 vs Excelsior Classical Academy	20
11/18/25 vs Ascend Leadership	15

The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Jailen Hawkins, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and ten boards. His big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ayyoub Baianonie, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and ten rebounds.

Meanwhile, Neuse Charter lost 95-69 to Wayne Preparatory Academy on Saturday.

Neuse Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Triangle Math & Science, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Triangle Math & Science came up short against Neuse Charter in their previous meeting back in December of 2021, falling 69-59. Thankfully for the Tigers, Sire Holmes (who posted 20 points in addition to eight assists and six boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.