Golden Gate was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 74-51 to the Bishop Verot Vikings. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 431st, while the Vikings are ranked 125th).
When it comes to explaining why Golden Gate lost, don't look at Sam Powell. Despite the final result, he posted 25 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Orville Salomon, who earned six points and five boards.
Titans
| 01/25/25 vs Bishop Verot | 51-74 |
| 01/23/25 vs Lely | 35-50 |
| 01/21/25 vs Gateway Charter | 50-77 |
| 01/17/25 @ Barron Collier | 47-68 |
Even though they lost, Golden Gate smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in nine consecutive matches.
Bishop Verot had a senior duo take command as Gavin Williams went 9 for 12 en route to 25 points and Austin Leslie went 9 of 16 on his way to 26 points and eight rebounds. Jerry Ashley was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten boards.
Golden Gate's defeat dropped their record down to 8-16. As for Bishop Verot, their record now sits at 14-8.
Golden Gate will be playing at home against Neumann at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bishop Verot, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 54-51 win against Naples on the 27th.
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