The Orlando Science Orcas's road trip will continue as they head out to face the Innovation Montessori Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on November 30th. Orlando Science will be strutting in after a win while Innovation Montessori will be coming in after a defeat.
It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Orlando Science ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They managed a 44-39 win over Eastland Christian. The victory was just what Orlando Science needed coming off of a 73-30 loss in their prior matchup.
Orlando Science's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Glen Wickersham led the charge by scoring 10 points along with 4 steals. Another player making a difference was Kenneth Reyes, who scored 10 points along with 8 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Innovation Montessori had to suffer through a rough 61-29 loss at the hands of Tavares.
Owen Lofiego was Innovation Montessori's leading scorer, having posted eight points. Lofiego also led the team in assists with three. Lofiego held things down on the boards with seven rebounds.
Orlando Science's victory bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Innovation Montessori, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Thursday's contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Orlando Science have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 22.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Innovation Montessori struggles in that department as they've been averaging 22 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
