Basketball Game Preview: Vincent Memorial Scots vs. Rock Academy Warriors

The Vincent Memorial Scots will challenge the Rock Academy Warriors at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Last Thursday, Vincent Memorial was able to grind out a solid win over Central, taking the game 71-62.

Meanwhile, Rock Academy had to endure a 22-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 73-47 margin over Orange Glen on Monday. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Rock Academy had a senior duo take command as Roland Balderramos went 9 of 12 on his way to 25 points and James Whitley dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Balderramos has scored all season. Stephon Howell was another key player, putting up ten points.

Rock Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 7.3 assists per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matches they've averaged 5.3.

Vincent Memorial pushed their record up to 10-7 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.4 points per game. As for Rock Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-20.