Rustin is 8-2 against Norman Thomas since December of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. Rustin will head out on the road to face off against the Norman Thomas Tigers at 5:00 p.m. Rustin knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Norman Thomas likes a good challenge.
Rustin pushed their score all the way to 67 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a serious blow against Bergtraum, falling 107-67.
Even though Norman Thomas has not done well against Irving recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Norman Thomas blew past Irving 79-51 on the road. That looming 79-51 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Norman Thomas yet this season.
Norman Thomas' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jaden Chazulle, who scored 16 points. Chazulle set a new season high mark in points with 16. Another player making a difference was Xavier Joaquin, who scored 15 points.
Rustin's defeat dropped their record down to 2-1. As for Norman Thomas, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
Everything came up roses for Rustin against Norman Thomas in their previous matchup back in January of 2022 as the squad secured a 90-48 victory. With Rustin ahead 49-13 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
