KIPP Houston has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 29.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They took a 55-48 hit to the loss column at the hands of the International Leadership of Texas Katy Westpark Eagles. The Kerberos have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
KIPP Houston lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Demilade Mustapha, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 24 rebounds. Mustapha is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least 11 every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendall Blaylock, who posted 11 points plus four steals.
With the loss, KIPP Houston broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 3-1. As for International Leadership of Texas Katy Westpark, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
KIPP Houston will welcome KIPP Northeast at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. KIPP Houston's defense has only allowed 29.5 points per game this season, so KIPP Northeast's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for International Leadership of Texas Katy Westpark, it'll be Battle of the Birds when the International Leadership of Texas Katy Westpark Eagles duke it out with the Royal Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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