Basketball Game Preview: Charleston Math & Science Riptide vs. Scott's Branch Eagles

Charleston Math & Science hasn't had much luck against Scott's Branch recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Charleston Math & Science Riptide will welcome the Scott's Branch Eagles at 6:00 p.m.

Last Tuesday, Charleston Math & Science had to suffer through a 45-15 loss at the hands of Baptist Hill. The Riptide have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Despite their loss, Charleston Math & Science saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Cynay Taylor, who posted seven points, was perhaps the best of all.

Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Scott's Branch on Tuesday. They strolled past St. John's with points to spare, taking the game 53-34. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.

Scott's Branch's win came from a few key players Charleston Math & Science will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Siara Lundy, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 15 boards. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.1 steals per game. Saniya House was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds.

Scott's Branch is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season. As for Charleston Math & Science, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.

Charleston Math & Science was dealt a bruising 72-29 loss at the hands of Scott's Branch when the teams last played back in February of 2020. Will Charleston Math & Science 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.