Basketball Recap: Triad Math and Science Academy Comes Up Short

Triad Math and Science Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 80-14 loss at the hands of the College Prep & Leadership Academy Royals. The Bengals were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 58-11.

College Prep & Leadership Academy was led to victory by Tyrie Pressley and Marlon Carson. Pressley went 9 of 11 on his way to 23 points and five steals, while Carson went 7 of 11 on his way to 18 points and four steals. That's the most steals Carson has posted since back in January. The team also got some help courtesy of Robert Knotts, who posted 12 points and three steals.

Triad Math and Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for College Prep & Leadership Academy, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.

Triad Math and Science Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 56-34 loss against Carver on the 13th. As for College Prep & Leadership Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, an 86-29 win against Bethany Community on the 13th.