After losing to Austin the last time they met, St. Andrew decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The St. Andrew's Highlanders walked away with a 53-44 victory over the Austin Maroons on Saturday. Given the Highlanders' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 166th, while the Maroons are ranked 549th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
St. Andrew's was led to victory by Coleman Elkins and Jayden Buchunam. Elkins went 7 for 14 en route to 15 points plus eight rebounds and two steals, while Buchunam dropped a double-double on 11 points and 17 rebounds. Buchunam is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least ten every time he's taken the court this season. Narayan Varma was another key player, earning six points.
St. Andrew's was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
St. Andrew's record now sits at 5-1. As for Austin, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
St. Andrew's has already played their next game, a 67-53 win against Faith Academy on the 3rd. As for Austin, they will square off against Brenham at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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