Basketball Recap: Immanuel Christian Warriors vs. Patterson Institute Lions
Immanuel Christian entered their tilt with Patterson Institute on Saturday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They snuck past the Patterson Institute Lions with a 54-48 victory. That's two games straight that the Warriors have won by exactly six points.
Immanuel Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carlos Acu?a led the charge by earning 13 points plus eight steals and five assists. With that strong performance, Acu?a is now averaging an impressive 2.4 steals per game. Another player making a difference was Ben Story, who scored 13 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Immanuel Christian's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-6. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.0 points per game. As for Patterson Institute, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Immanuel Christian will play host again on Monday to welcome Van Horn, where tip off is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. As for Patterson Institute, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Job Corps at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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