Basketball Recap: Illinois Math & Science Academy Comes Up Short

Illinois Math & Science Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 56-21 loss at the hands of the West Chicago Wildcats. The Titans were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in November of 2024.

When it comes to explaining why Illinois Math & Science Academy lost, don't look at Kate Honchar. Despite the final result, she posted eight points and seven boards.

Illinois Math & Science Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for West Chicago, they pushed their record up to 2-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Illinois Math & Science Academy has already played their next matchup, a 44-26 defeat against Mather on the 19th. As for West Chicago, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 40-23 win against Harvest-Westminster on the 19th.