Even though the Parkway West HOYAS have not done well against String Theory recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Parkway West had just enough and edged String Theory out 37-35. The victory was all the more spectacular given Parkway West's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 454th, while String Theory is ranked 214th).
Nymira Bryant was her usual excellent self, scoring 22 points. The matchup was her seventh in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Kemba Brown, who scored nine points.
The win was the third in a row for Parkway West, bringing their record for this year to 3-4. As for String Theory, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-1.
Parkway West will head out on the road to face off against Nueva Esperanza at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for String Theory, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against South Philadelphia at 3:15 p.m. South Philadelphia's defense has only allowed 16.8 points per game this season, so String Theory's offense will have their work cut out for String Theory.
