Basketball Recap: Rockdale Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

12/10/24 vs Bruceville-Eddy	28
01/12/24 vs Rogers	3
12/27/23 @ West Fork	10
12/19/23 @ Lexington	13
12/08/23 vs Austin Achieve	35

Rockdale had to endure an 18-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Bruceville-Eddy Eagles 50-22 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Tigers have posted since December 8, 2023.

Rockdale can attribute much of their success to De'Andre Stephens, who posted six points along with seven boards and five steals. Alex Cooper was another key player, going 5 for 11 on his way to 11 points and three steals.

Rockdale smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Rockdale's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-11. As for Bruceville-Eddy, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-5.

Rockdale didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 69-58 loss against Anderson-Shiro on the 12th. As for Bruceville-Eddy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 49-41 defeat against Thorndale on the 12th.