Even though DePaul Cristo Rey have not done well against the Cincinnati College Prep Academy Lions recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. DePaul Cristo Rey enjoyed a cozy 42-28 victory over Cincinnati College Prep Academy. For DePaul Cristo Rey, this counts as revenge for the 52-26 defeat Cincinnati College Prep Academy walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2023.
DePaul Cristo Rey's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Daizya White, who scored six points along with four steals. Those four steals set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Nyeemah Pickens, who scored 11 points.
DePaul Cristo Rey's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Cincinnati College Prep Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-6.
DePaul Cristo Rey won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Dohn Community at 1:00 p.m. on January 6th. Dohn Community is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Cincinnati College Prep Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Aiken at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
