University Prep Academy hasn't had much luck against Crystal Springs Uplands recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The University Prep Academy Golden Eagles just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons at 2:30 p.m.
University Prep Academy lost 47-23 to Eastside College Prep on Friday. The Golden Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Crystal Springs Uplands didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Jefferson back in December of 2024, but they still walked away with a 32-27 win. The 32-point effort marked the Gryphons' lowest-scoring matchup of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Crystal Springs Uplands' win came from a few key players University Prep Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mia Samaan-Molinero, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine boards. Samaan-Molinero is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Riley Martin, who posted four points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals.
Crystal Springs Uplands smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in ten consecutive contests dating back to last season.
University Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Crystal Springs Uplands, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
University Prep Academy was dealt a bruising 64-12 defeat at the hands of Crystal Springs Uplands in their previous matchup back in February of 2022. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point University Prep Academy was down 34-6.
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