Douglass was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by the Memphis Business Academy Execs and fell 67-34. While losing is never fun, the Red Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 302nd, while the Execs are ranked 103rd).
Memphis Business Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Larry Benson, who went 6 of 10 en route to 17 points along with eight assists and three steals. Benson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last eight games he's played. Another player making a difference was Teryck White, who went 9 for 12 on his way to 19 points and three steals.
Douglass' defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-8. As for Memphis Business Academy, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-5.
Douglass will be playing at home against Booker T. Washington at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Booker T. Washington's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matchups. Memphis Business Academy has already played their next game, a 100-39 victory against Memphis Rise Academy on the 22nd.
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