Having just played yesterday, the NOVA Academy Eagles will get right back to it and host the Magnolia Science Academy Pirates at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with 16 defeats in a row dating back to last season, NOVA Academy turned things around against Bethel Baptist on Thursday. They skirted past the Warriors 41-38.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Magnolia Science Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. Everything went their way against Bethel Baptist on Tuesday as Magnolia Science Academy made off with a 60-35 win. The Pirates have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 25 points or more this season.
Magnolia Science Academy's win came from a few key players NOVA Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Devin Gonzales, who posted 14 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Tobi Bamidele, who put up 13 points and five rebounds.
Magnolia Science Academy pushed their record up to 5-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.5 points per game. As for NOVA Academy, their win ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-6.
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