Basketball Recap: Research Triangle Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Dec 9, 2024, 8:56am

Basketball Recap: Research Triangle Raptors vs. Triangle Math & Science Tigers

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Research Triangle was the 53-45 winner over Triangle Math & Science when they last played one another two weeks ago, but their luck changed this time around. The Research Triangle Raptors came up short against the Triangle Math & Science Tigers on Friday, falling 65-45. The Raptors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Triangle Math & Science's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jailen Hawkins led the charge by dropping a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Hawkins a new career-high in offensive rebounds (five). Another player making a difference was Ojas Addepalli, who posted 11 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.

Research Triangle's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Triangle Math & Science, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 1-7.

Research Triangle will venture away from home to challenge River Mill at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Research Triangle is facing River Mill at the right time seeing as River Mill is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Triangle Math & Science, they will welcome NCSSM: Durham at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. NCSSM: Durham is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53 points per game this season.

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