The Grasso Tech Eagles scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They came out on top against Putnam by a score of 77-66. The victory was just what Grasso Tech needed coming off of a 82-46 defeat in their prior match.
Grasso Tech's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Charis Johnson, who scored 26 points along with five rebounds and four steals. Johnson continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Joseph Moore, who scored 22 points.
When it comes to explaining why Putnam lost, one person who can't be blamed is Noah Rudman. Despite the final result, he dropped a triple-double on 32 points, 11 rebounds, and ten blocks. Rudman is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted four or more in the last nine games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ahmyas Cardona, who scored 14 points.
Grasso Tech's win bumped their record up to 10-8. As for Putnam, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-13.
Grasso Tech won't have much time to rest: their next game is against East Haven at 6:00 p.m. on February 15th. Grasso Tech is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 57.9 points per game this season. As for Putnam, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lyman Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Connecticut (Putnam is ranked 167th, while Lyman Memorial is ranked 165th).
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