Having just played yesterday, the Providence Classical Paladins will get right back to it and host the Socrates Academy Owls at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
On Monday, Providence Classical was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 62-58 to UR Academy.
Meanwhile, Socrates Academy played a tough matchup back in November of 2024 in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by Valor Preparatory Academy and fell 78-44. The Owls were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-17.
Providence Classical will need focus on slowing down Kinston Swann, one of several Socrates Academy players who made an impact when they last played. He went 8 for 16 on his way to 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of JP Polburn, who posted four points in addition to 12 boards, seven assists, and seven blocks.
This is the second loss in a row for Socrates Academy and nudges their season record down to 0-2. As for Providence Classical, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-6.
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