Basketball Recap: Tate Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Aggies

Previous 3 Games

12/19/24 @ Escambia	80-58
12/16/24 @ Escambia County	86-67
12/13/24 vs Pace	56-22

Tate entered their tilt with Escambia on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victor by an 80-58 margin over the Escambia Gators. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Aggies have posted against the Gators since January 17, 2020.

Tate's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Marcus Cooper led the charge by going 7 for 14 on his way to 21 points and eight rebounds. Cooper continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Keontrez Montgomery was another key player, going 5 of 9 on his way to 17 points.

Tate was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Escambia only posted six assists.

Despite the loss, Escambia had strong showings from Hampton Brasfield, who posted nine points, and Roycen Jones, who put up ten points and four steals. That's the most points Brasfield has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Andre Umali, who had four points and three steals.

Tate now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Escambia, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.

Tate wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, an 89-58 win against Navarre on the 20th. As for Escambia, they will be taking part in a tournament against Bay at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.