Basketball Recap: Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Comes Up Short

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were beaten by the United South Panthers 76-38. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 838th, while the Panthers are ranked 145th).

Despite the defeat, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Zoe Perry went 5 for 8 on her way to 19 points.

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for United South, they pushed their record up to 7-7 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 45-41 win against Bishop on the 5th. United South has also already played their next contest, a 58-57 defeat against Wagner on the 7th.