Newark Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 74-52 to the Newark Collegiate Academy Panthers. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey basketball rankings (they are ranked 326th, while the Panthers are ranked 43rd).
Despite the loss, Newark Central still got an impressive performance from Yam'Bya Ndaw, who almost dropped a triple-double on nine points, 12 boards, and 11 blocks. Ndaw is crushing it when it comes to blocks: he's posted at least four every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Drean Aikins, who went 7 of 13 on his way to 17 points and eight rebounds.
Blue Devils
| 01/18/24 vs Marion P. Thomas | 23 |
| 01/07/25 vs Newark Collegiate Academy | 19 |
| 12/20/24 vs Columbia | 18 |
| 01/06/24 vs Bloomfield | 18 |
| 01/05/25 vs Lyndhurst | 17 |
Even though they lost, Newark Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Newark Central's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Newark Collegiate Academy, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newark Central will venture away from home to square off against Newark Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newark Tech knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Newark Central likes a good challenge. As for Newark Collegiate Academy, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Newark Collegiate Academy Panthers duke it out with the Linden Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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