Manual was the 61-39 winner over Champaign Central when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Manual Rams fell just short of the Champaign Central Maroons by a score of 49-46 on Friday. The contest marked the Rams' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Manual lost, don't look at Dietrich Richardson. Despite the final result, he posted 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tony Bradford, who had eight points.
Leading Champaign Central to victory were Chris Bush and Trey Cole. Bush went 6 of 14 on his way to 23 points and five boards, while Cole put up 11 points and six rebounds. Those 11 points gave Cole a new career-high. Aidyn Beck was another key player, putting up six points and seven boards.
Manual's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 14-9. As for Champaign Central, their victory bumped their record up to 13-9.
Manual wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 53-51 loss against Morton on the 1st. As for Champaign Central, they have also already played their next matchup, a 67-53 win against Urbana on the 7th.
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