The Carolina International Comets's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their third straight loss. They took a serious blow against Sugar Creek, falling 53-21. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Carolina International in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now lost four in a row.
Sugar Creek was led to victory by Eriyana Anthony and Allure Bishop. Anthony scored 14 points, while Bishop scored 20 points. Bishop is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 16 or more in the last three games she's played.
Carolina International dropped their record down to 1-11 with that defeat, which was their 21st straight on the road dating back to last season. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 13.9 points per game. As for Sugar Creek, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-13.
Carolina International will head out on the road to face off against the Owls at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in North Carolina (Valor Preparatory Academy is ranked 607th, while the Comets are ranked 601st). As for Sugar Creek, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Mariners at 5:30 p.m.
