Basketball Recap: Mather Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Adin Smajlovic and Jeremiah Chalwe

On Friday, the Mather Rangers were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 61-55 to the Urban Prep-Bronzeville/Urban Prep-Englewood Lions. The Rangers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Mather's loss came despite strong showings from Jeremiah Chalwe and Adin Smajlovic. Chalwe posted 16 points, while Smajlovic put up 20 points.

Mather's record now sits at 8-12. As for Urban Prep-Bronzeville/Urban Prep-Englewood, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10.

Mather wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 64-51 defeat against Jones on the 4th. Urban Prep-Bronzeville/Urban Prep-Englewood has also already played their next contest, a 61-46 win against Hansberry on the 3rd.