While the NCSSM: Durham Unicorns couldn't quite beat the Western Alamance Warriors on Wednesday, the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 26-point defeat they were dealt last Friday. NCSSM: Durham fell just short of Western Alamance by a score of 55-52. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss NCSSM: Durham has suffered yet this season.
When it comes to explaining why NCSSM: Durham lost, one person who can't be blamed is Arthur Zhao. Despite the final result, he went 6 for 8 from beyond the arc en route to 34 points and 2 assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Zhao has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Karl Osei-Boateng, who scored four points.
NCSSM: Durham struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only an offensive rebound. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Among those leading the charge was Nicholas McGhee, who scored 19 points along with six rebounds. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. James Newton was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with five rebounds.
This is the second loss in a row for NCSSM: Durham and nudges their season record down to 4-7. As for Western Alamance, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. NCSSM: Durham will take on Research Triangle at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Western Alamance, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Williams at 7:30 p.m. Williams is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
