Basketball Recap: Emerson Waldorf Falls to Cristo Rey Research Triangle in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Nov 21, 2024, 10:28am

Basketball Recap: Emerson Waldorf Gnomes vs. Cristo Rey Research Triangle Bulls

Emerson Waldorf couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 39-29 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cristo Rey Research Triangle Bulls on Tuesday. The Gnomes' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it six in a row dating back to last season.

Yari Fortune was nothing short of spectacular for Cristo Rey Research Triangle: she almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Natayia Hurst, who scored 15 points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists.

Cristo Rey Research Triangle's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4.

Emerson Waldorf will take on Henderson Collegiate at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. After both having extra time off, Cristo Rey Research Triangle and The Burlington School will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 6:00 p.m. on December 6th.

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