Basketball Game Preview: Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials vs. Mount Vernon Majors

By Team Reports Jan 20, 2024, 5:15pm

Preview: Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials vs. Mount Vernon Majors

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology is 2-8 against Mount Vernon since November of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mount Vernon Majors at 7:30 p.m. Hopefully Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 15 on Thursday.

After a string of three wins, Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology's good fortune finally ran out. They took a 50-31 bruising from Edison. While losing is never fun, Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 168th, while Edison is ranked 36th).

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the most dominant came from Anika Rhim, who scored six points. Abigail Lee was another key contributor, scoring seven points.

In what's become a running theme this season, Mount Vernon gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Annandale 64-26 at home. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Mount Vernon has posted since December 11, 2023.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Mount Vernon, their win bumped their record up to 7-5.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology ended up a good deal behind Mount Vernon in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, losing 52-37. Will Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.