Basketball Recap: Iltexas Arlington Sets Scoring Season-High Against Newman International Academy

Eagles

Team Score

02/05/25 vs Newman International Academy	61
11/18/24 vs Newman International Academy	57
01/16/25 @ Newman International Academy	45
12/06/24 vs North Hills Prep	39
11/23/24 @ Victoria Cobra HomeSchool	28

It's playoff time, and ILTexas Arlington had no trouble coming through when it counted. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Newman International Academy Warriors 61-59. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Newman International Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Arianna Miranda, who dropped a double-double on 28 points and ten boards. That was a full 47.5% of Newman International Academy's points, marking the third time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points. Adaolisa Nda was another key player, going 6 for 8 on her way to 13 points along with five rebounds and four blocks.

The win was the third in a row for ILTexas Arlington, bringing their record for this year to 4-4. As for Newman International Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-14.

ILTexas Arlington will venture away from home to challenge Newman International Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Newman International Academy's defense has only allowed 29.8 points per game this season, so ILTexas Arlington's offense will have their work cut out for them. Newman International Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.