The Regis Groff Fusion came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Kennedy by a score of 61-53 on Friday. For Regis Groff, this counts as revenge for the 59-38 loss Kennedy walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2023.
Regis Groff's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mahmoud Ibrahim, who dropped a double-double on 26 points and 17 rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which Ibrahim has scored at least a third of Regis Groff's points. Jamal Bailly was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds.
Kennedy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marcus Montez, who scored 14 points along with five steals. Another player making a difference was Anthony Zink, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds and two blocks.
Regis Groff's win bumped their record up to 5-15. As for Kennedy, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost 12 of their last 14 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-17 record this season.
Regis Groff will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Westminster at 7:30 p.m. Regis Groff is coming into the contest with five straight victories at home, so Westminster is out to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Kennedy will take on Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kennedy is coming into the contest with five straight defeats at home, meaning Lincoln will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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