Van Vleck comes up short despite Corey Austin's strong performance

By Team Reports Feb 18, 2024, 6:39pm

Recap: Van Vleck Leopards vs. Brazos Cougars

If the Van Vleck Leopards were feeling good off their 82-41 takedown of the Harmony School of Discovery Tigers last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Van Vleck took a 48-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of Brazos. Van Vleck was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Brazos apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.

When it comes to explaining why Van Vleck lost on Tuesday, one person who can't be blamed is Corey Austin. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 23 points and ten rebounds. Austin is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 22 or more in the last three games he's played. Peyton Huerta was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with 11 rebounds.

Van Vleck's defeat dropped their record down to 19-10. As for Brazos, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-14 record this season.

Van Vleck didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 39-32 loss vs. Sweeny on the 16th. Brazos has also already played their next matchup, a 50-47 win against Boling on the 16th.

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