Basketball Recap: Tuscumbia Lions vs. Missouri Military Academy Fighting Colonels
The third road contest was the charm for Tuscumbia, as they earned their first road win of the season. They took down the Missouri Military Academy Fighting Colonels 64-45 on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Lions as it put an end to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Missouri Military Academy lost, don't look at Gihana Nziza. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 12 points and 14 rebounds. Nziza is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Barchigei, who posted 13 points plus two steals.
Tuscumbia's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Missouri Military Academy, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Tuscumbia will square off against La Monte at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Missouri Military Academy, they will take on Sunnydale Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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