Basketball Recap: Charleston Math & Science's Winning Streak Snapped at Three Games

After flying high against Lowcountry Wildcats Athletics on Tuesday, Charleston Math & Science came back down to earth. The Riptide took a 50-41 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Academic Magnet Raptors on Thursday. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Riptide came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 85th, while the Raptors are ranked 202nd).

Zion King

Points

12/18/25 vs Academic Magnet	19
12/16/25 vs Lowcountry Wildcats Athletics	15
12/12/25 @ Academic Magnet	26
12/09/25 @ Palmetto Christian Academy	19

When it comes to explaining why Charleston Math & Science lost, don't look at Zion King. Despite the final result, he posted 19 points. The game was King's fourth in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Haasawn Todd, who earned nine points.

Charleston Math & Science moved to 7-4 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Academic Magnet, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-8 record.

Charleston Math & Science and Green Sea Floyds will compete for holiday cheer at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Riptide will need to watch out since the Trojans have now posted at least 55 points in their last five matchups. Academic Magnet and Clinton will round out the year against one another at 3:00 p.m. on the 27th.