Basketball Recap: Charlotte Snaps Eight-Game Streak of Wins at Home

Charlotte entered their match against IMG Academy Gold on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons fell 61-53 to the IMG Academy Gold Ascenders.

Charlotte's defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 10-6. As for IMG Academy Gold, they now have a winning record of 4-3.

Charlotte and IMG Academy Gold should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. Charlotte (ranked 86th) will meet Orlando Christian Prep (ranked 345th) at 7:20 p.m. on Friday. Similarly, IMG Academy Gold will take on Booker at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday up 199 places (162 vs. 361).