Basketball Recap: Riverdale Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Raiders

Team Score

12/19/24 vs Mariner	70
11/19/24 vs Estero	52
11/26/24 vs Cypress Lake	49
12/13/24 vs Gateway	46
11/21/24 vs Cape Coral	43

Riverdale came into Thursday's contest having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 70-51 victory over the Mariner Tritons on Thursday. The Raiders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Riverdale got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jamar Underwood out in front who posted 19 points. Another player making a difference was Rayshaun Lindor, who put up 15 points.

Riverdale's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Mariner, their defeat was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-12.

Riverdale will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Evangelical Christian at 12:10 p.m. on January 1, 2025. As for Mariner, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Coral Gables at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Coral Gables' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.