Discovery was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 31-26 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Excel Christian Academy Spartans.
Discovery's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shalexis Elise, who scored eight points. Another player making a difference was Ralana Spence, who posted six points.
Excel Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Bianca Berbick, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds. Analise DeJesus was another key player, scoring 13 points plus seven steals.
Discovery's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Excel Christian Academy, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Discovery will play host again on Monday to welcome Bartow, where tip off is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. As for Excel Christian Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Sports Leadership & Management at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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