Basketball Recap: Illinois Math & Science Academy Comes Up Short

Illinois Math & Science Academy and Crystal Lake Central squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Illinois Math & Science Academy had to settle for second. They had to suffer through a 64-16 loss at the hands of the Crystal Lake Central Tigers. The Titans' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.

Illinois Math & Science Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-20. As for Crystal Lake Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won 14 of their last 17 games, which provided a nice bump to their 21-9 record this season.

Illinois Math & Science Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Crystal Lake Central, they will challenge Central at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Crystal Lake Central is on a six-game streak of home wins, Central a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court.