If Triangle Math & Science was riding high fresh off their 65-45 takedown of Research Triangle last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Triangle Math & Science Tigers took a 60-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the NCSSM: Durham Unicorns on Monday. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 69-36 back in November.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ahmed Omer, who went 6 of 8 en route to 16 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Jailen Hawkins, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine boards.
Tigers
| 01/16/24 vs Woods Charter | 18 |
| 01/05/24 @ River Mill | 17 |
| 12/08/23 vs Eno River Academy | 15 |
| 12/09/24 vs NCSSM: Durham | 14 |
| 12/06/24 vs Research Triangle | 13 |
Even though they lost, Triangle Math & Science smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January.
Jay Peng had an outrageously good game for NCSSM: Durham as he went 6 of 10 on his way to 14 points along with seven assists and seven steals. Peng is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethann Burkett, who posted 12 points.
Triangle Math & Science's record now sits at 1-8. As for NCSSM: Durham, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Triangle Math & Science Tigers face off against the Southern Wake Academy Lions at 7:30 p.m. on December 17th. The timing is sure in Southern Wake Academy's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while Triangle Math & Science has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season. As for NCSSM: Durham, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Falls Lake at 7:30 p.m. on January 9, 2025.
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