Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Zion King and Ben Gilliard Lead Charleston Math & Science to Victory

By Team Reports Nov 24, 2024, 7:32am

Basketball Recap: Charleston Math & Science Riptide vs. Northwood Academy Chargers

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There's no place like home for Charleston Math & Science, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They blew past the Northwood Academy Chargers 61-37 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Riptide have posted since January 17th.

Leading Charleston Math & Science to victory were Ben Gilliard and Zion King. Gilliard scored 19 points plus six rebounds and five steals, while King earned 18 points in addition to four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Haasawn Todd, who had eight points along with two steals.

The win got Charleston Math & Science back to even at 1-1. As for Northwood Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Charleston Math & Science will square off against Academic Magnet at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Northwood Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Trinity Collegiate at 7:30 p.m.

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