Basketball Recap: Charleston Math & Science Beats Branchville for Their Third Straight Win

Charleston Math & Science extended their winning streak to three games thanks to a huge performance from Zion King. The Charleston Math & Science Riptide walked away with a 51-40 win over the Branchville Yellow Jackets on Thursday thanks in part to King, who posted 15 points in addition to eight boards and seven steals. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.

Ben Gilliard

Steals

02/06/25 @ Branchville	2
02/05/25 vs Palmetto Scholars Academy	2
02/03/25 vs Military Magnet Academy	2
01/31/25 @ Cross	2
01/17/25 vs Scott's Branch	3
+ 13 more games

Another player making a difference was Ben Gilliard, who put up ten points and seven rebounds. Gilliard is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season.

Branchville lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Marcus Felder, who went 5 for 8 to rack up 10 points. Daniel Jennings was another key player, putting up six points along with six boards and three blocks.

Charleston Math & Science's victory bumped their record up to 16-4. As for Branchville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-11.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Charleston Math & Science will face off against St. John's at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Charleston Math & Science is facing St. John's at the right time seeing as St. John's is stuck on a 17-game losing streak. As for Branchville, they will take on Palmetto Scholars Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.