Basketball Recap: DSST: Conservatory Green Comes Up Short

DSST: Conservatory Green fought the good fight in their overtime contest against DSST: Montview on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 84-73 to the DSST: Montview Knights. The Hornets were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Knights earlier this season, when they won 67-65.

When it comes to explaining why DSST: Conservatory Green lost, don't look at Kenny Van. Despite the final result, he went 5-for-12 to rack up 16 points. Charlie Silva De Balboa was another key player, putting up 13 points.

Even though they lost, DSST: Conservatory Green smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive matches.

DSST: Conservatory Green has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 12-9 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.4 points over those games. As for DSST: Montview, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 12-9 record this season.

Looking ahead, DSST: Conservatory Green will take on DSST: Cedar at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. DSST: Conservatory Green knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine matches -- so hopefully DSST: Cedar likes a good challenge. As for DSST: Montview, they will face off against DSST: College View at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. DSST: College View is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.8 points per game this season.