The Florida Christian Patriots will challenge the Mater Academy Charter Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Florida Christian's favor as the team sits on seven straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Mater Academy Charter has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
Florida Christian is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Westminster Christian: they outscored them in every quarter. The Patriots enjoyed a cozy 61-43 win over the Warriors on Friday. The 61-point effort marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Mater Academy Charter against Mater Brickell Academy on Wednesday as the squad secured a 70-12 victory. That looming 70-12 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.
Florida Christian better keep an eye on Jahi Lopez. He was instrumental in Mater Academy Charter's win, shooting 78% from the field to rack up 16 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. The last time Lopez's field goal percentage was this high was back in January. James Miles was another key player, going 7-for-10 on his way to 15 points and five boards.
Mater Academy Charter was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Florida Christian's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Mater Academy Charter, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Florida Christian strolled past Mater Academy Charter in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 by a score of 55-39. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Lions' Ethan Davis, who almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. Now that he won't be playing on Monday, will it be easier for the Patriots to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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