Basketball Recap: Mercy Culture Prep Triumphs

Victory Baptist Academy typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Mercy Culture Prep proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Victory Baptist Academy Patriots, sneaking past 55-53. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 59-43 back in January.

Victory Baptist Academy's loss came despite strong showings from David Lamb and Hudson Ruhl. Lamb went 6 for 13 en route to 14 points and six assists, while Ruhl dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. That's the most assists Lamb has posted since back in January of 2024. Coleton Ruhl was another key player, putting up ten points.

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Previous 5 Games

02/04/25 @ Victory Baptist Academy	55-53
01/31/25 vs Harvest Christian Academy	42-37
01/25/25 vs Victory Christian Academy	26-58
01/23/25 vs Nazarene Christian Academy	35-55
01/21/25 @ Wichita Christian	50-53

Mercy Culture Prep's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-12. As for Victory Baptist Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-9.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercy Culture Prep will venture away from home to face off against Sacred Heart at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Victory Baptist Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Wichita Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Victory Baptist Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53 points per game this season.