If the NC GBB Academy National Eagles were feeling good off their 68-26 takedown of the Winston-Salem Christian Lions last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. NC GBB Academy National's tough 67-47 loss to SPIRE Institute on Saturday might stick with them for a while. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat NC GBB Academy National has suffered since December 21, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why NC GBB Academy National lost, one person who can't be blamed is Madison Pounds. Despite the final result, she scored 23 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Pounds has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tia Bryant, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
NC GBB Academy National's defeat dropped their record down to 12-12. As for SPIRE Institute, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. NC GBB Academy National on the road again on Saturday and play against Life Center Academy at 9:00 p.m. on January 27th. Life Center Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 440 points over their last six matches. As for SPIRE Institute, they will head out on the road to face off against Example Academy National at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Example Academy National has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
