Even though The Daniel Academy Lions have not done well against the Midland Adventist Academy Mustangs recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Daniel Academy came out on top against Midland Adventist Academy by a score of 46-38. The win made it back-to-back wins for The Daniel Academy.
The Daniel Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chris W, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 14 rebounds. W is crushing the rebound category: he's posted at least nine every time he's taken the court this season. Jesse Yap was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with two steals.
The win got The Daniel Academy back to even at 7-7. As for Midland Adventist Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. The Daniel Academy's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Guadalupe Centers at 6:30 p.m. on February 9th. Midland Adventist Academy will take on Frontier STEM at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Frontier STEM is coming into the matchup with six straight losses on the road, meaning Midland Adventist Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
