Basketball Recap: Assumption Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Mustangs

Previous 3 Games

02/27/26 vs St. Martinville	45-43
02/20/26 vs South Terrebonne	65-54
02/17/26 vs E.D. White	53-46

It's playoff time, and Assumption had no trouble coming through when it counted. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the St. Martinville Tigers 45-43. Winning may never get old, but the Mustangs sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.

St. Martinville's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kristian Batiste, who shot 55% from the field en route to 15 points and five steals. Batiste continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Kervin Fontenette, Jr., who posted 13 points and five assists.

Assumption's win bumped their record up to 25-15. As for St. Martinville, they dropped their record down to 14-17 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road.

Looking ahead, Assumption will head out to face off against Bossier at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs will be up against the Bearkats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 51.85 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. St. Martinville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.