Basketball Game Preview: Academy for Technology and The Classics vs. Robertson Cardinals

Academy for Technology and The Classics will face off against the Robertson Cardinals at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Academy for Technology and The Classics has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Robertson will arrive with 16 straight victories.

Last Thursday, Academy for Technology and The Classics came up short against Santa Fe Prep and fell 52-45.

West Las Vegas typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Robertson proved too difficult a challenge. They claimed a resounding 81-46 win over the Dons. The Cardinals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Robertson's win came from a few key players Academy for Technology and The Classics will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Nathan Gonzales, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Brian Lucero, who went 5 of 10 on his way to 13 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals.

Robertson pushed their record up to 16-2 with the victory, which was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.1 points per game. As for Academy for Technology and The Classics, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-11.