Benjamin suffered their biggest defeat since December 12, 2023 on Tuesday. They had to suffer through a 78-42 loss at the hands of the Saint Andrew's Scots. The Buccaneers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-23.
Benjamin's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Logan Buchanan, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Tristan Cameron, who posted seven points and five rebounds.
Buccaneers
| 01/07/25 vs Saint Andrew's | 42-78 |
| 01/06/25 vs Pine Crest | 60-75 |
| 12/30/24 vs Calusa Prep | 53-60 |
| 12/28/24 vs Tradition Prep | 72-77 |
Even though they lost, Benjamin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
Saint Andrew's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brendan Gerard, who went 6 of 9 on his way to 14 points along with eight steals and seven assists. The dominant performance gave Gerard a new career-high in steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Xander Gerard, who went 7 of 10 on his way to 19 points and five rebounds.
Benjamin dropped their record down to 2-10 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for Saint Andrew's, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 15-1.
Benjamin didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 65-59 victory against Coral Springs Charter on the 10th. As for Saint Andrew's, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 75-28 win against Somerset Prep on the 9th.
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