Basketball Recap: Cardinal Newman Skates Past Oxbridge Academy with Ease

Cardinal Newman hadn't done well against Oxbridge Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Cardinal Newman Crusaders blew past the Oxbridge Academy ThunderWolves 53-26. The Crusaders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 24 points or more this season.

Cardinal Newman's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Noelle Coyne, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine boards. With that strong performance, Coyne is now averaging an impressive 15.2 points per game. Another player making a difference was Ella Strong, who posted 13 points in addition to six steals and five boards.

The victory was the third in a row for Cardinal Newman, bringing their record for this year to 4-3. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 29 points. As for Oxbridge Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.

Cardinal Newman will head out to face off against Suncoast at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Oxbridge Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Inlet Grove at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Inlet Grove will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Oxbridge Academy surely won't give up without a fight.