Basketball Recap: Rockville Snaps 13-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Rockville came into Tuesday's matchup having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They snuck past the Poolesville Falcons with a 54-49 victory on Tuesday. This was payback for the Rams, who suffered a 64-49 defeat the last time these two teams met.

When it comes to explaining why Poolesville lost, don't look at Alexavier Saunders. Despite the final result, he went 10 for 20 on his way to 27 points and four steals. Saunders is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Thomas Straniero, who posted seven points.

Rams

Previous 5 Games

01/14/25 @ Poolesville	54-49
01/10/25 @ Sherwood	44-82
01/09/25 vs Watkins Mill	53-67
12/27/24 vs Woodbridge	66-68
12/26/24 vs Seneca Valley	48-65

Rockville's win ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-9. As for Poolesville, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-7 record.

Rockville didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 61-51 defeat against Quince Orchard on the 17th. As for Poolesville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 61-57 loss against Sherwood on the 17th.