Basketball Preview: Gulf Pointe Latin Gladiators vs. Santa Rosa Christian
Gulf Pointe Latin is 0-3 against the since December of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Gulf Pointe Latin Gladiators will head out on the road to face off against Santa Rosa Christian at 6:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Gulf Pointe Latin had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Aletheia Christian Academy by a score of 67-54 on Friday. Winning is a bit easier when you work as a team to rack up 13 more assists than your opponent, as Gulf Pointe Latin did.
Micah Crumpler was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 27 points and 17 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Will Luthin was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, Santa Rosa Christian had to endure a 16-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 68-58 victory over Gulf Pointe Latin on Thursday. Santa Rosa Christian's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Gulf Pointe Latin's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-12. As for Santa Rosa Christian, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-15.
Gulf Pointe Latin came up short against the in their previous meeting on Thursday, falling 68-58. Can Gulf Pointe Latin avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
