The Charleston Math & Science Riptide's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their third straight loss. They were the victim of a rough 60-36 loss at the hands of Military Magnet Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Charleston Math & Science has suffered since November 17, 2023.
Charleston Math & Science's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zion King, who scored eight points along with two steals. Tyler Simmons was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Charleston Math & Science struggled to work together and finished the game with only three assists. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Military Magnet Academy racked up 13 assists.
Military Magnet Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Yandiel Emmanuelli, who scored 11 points along with five assists. Another player making a difference was Caiden Perry, who scored 14 points.
Charleston Math & Science has been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season. As for Military Magnet Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 6-15 record this season.
Charleston Math & Science will head out on the road to face off against St. John's at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. St. John's is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak. As for Military Magnet Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Palmetto Scholars Academy at 8:00 p.m. Palmetto Scholars Academy is hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
