After two games on the road, Neuse Christian Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Cristo Rey Research Triangle Bulls at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Friday, Neuse Christian Academy was beaten by Cresset Christian Academy 65-14. Neuse Christian Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-5.
Despite the loss, Neuse Christian Academy got a solid performance out of Mari Wilkerson , who scored 3 points along with 9 rebounds.
Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 55-22, which was the final score in Cristo Rey Research Triangle's tilt against Northern Durham on Thursday. Cristo Rey Research Triangle has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, Cristo Rey Research Triangle saw an underclassman step up: Miriam Carbajal scored 12 points.
The losses dropped Neuse Christian Academy to 1-3 and Cresset Christian Academy to 4-2.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Neuse Christian Academy haven't given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 0 turnovers per game. However, it's not like Cristo Rey Research Triangle struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 0 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
Everything came up roses for Neuse Christian Academy against Cristo Rey Research Triangle in their previous meeting back in January as the team secured a 73-17 win. Will Neuse Christian Academy repeat their success, or does Cristo Rey Research Triangle have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
