Basketball Recap: Vista Meridian Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2024, 9:40pm

Basketball Recap: Vista Meridian Meridian Eagles vs. Magnolia Science Academy Pirates

A win for Vista Meridian just wasn't in the cards on Tuesday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They had to suffer through a 67-31 loss at the hands of the Magnolia Science Academy Pirates. The Meridian Eagles lost against the Pirates in their previous head to head back in January, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 40-27 score last time.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Magnolia Science Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tobi Bamidele, who posted 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Devin Gonzales, who earned 18 points plus two blocks.

This is the second loss in a row for Vista Meridian and nudges their season record down to 0-2. As for Magnolia Science Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.

Vista Meridian will square off against NOVA Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Magnolia Science Academy has already played their next contest, a 57-18 win against Magnolia Science Academy 5 on the 4th.

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