The Aldine Mustangs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their eighth straight defeat. They took a 53-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of Benjamin Davis. While losing is never fun, Aldine can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1318th, while the Falcons are ranked 441st).
Aldine's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Melanie Umanzor, who scored ten points along with five rebounds and two steals. Aniyah Bevly was another key contributor, scoring 17 points.
Aldine's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-27. As for Benjamin Davis, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 22-10.
Aldine will be playing at home against the Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Nimitz knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past six matches -- so hopefully the Mustangs like a good challenge. As for Benjamin Davis, they will head out on the road to challenge the Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Spring is coming into the contest hot, having won their last nine games.
