Basketball Preview: Charleston Math & Science Riptide vs. Academic Magnet Raptors
Charleston Math & Science hasn't had much luck against Academic Magnet recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Charleston Math & Science Riptide will be playing at home against the Academic Magnet Raptors at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Charleston Math & Science is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Lowcountry Wildcats Athletics on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Charleston Math & Science was outmatched by Lowcountry Wildcats Athletics at home and fell 50-10.
Despite the defeat, Charleston Math & Science saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Janiya Westpoint had nine points.
Meanwhile, Academic Magnet entered their contest against Hanahan on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Academic Magnet took a 53-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of Hanahan. The Raptors have struggled against the Hawks recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Charleston Math & Science's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Academic Magnet, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Charleston Math & Science was dealt a bruising 52-15 loss at the hands of Academic Magnet in their previous matchup on Monday. Will Charleston Math & Science have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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