A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Triangle Math & Science Tigers take on the River Mill Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday... Triangle Math & Science has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Triangle Math & Science is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Southern Wake Academy: they outscored them in every quarter. Triangle Math & Science walked away with a 44-37 victory over Southern Wake Academy on Friday.
| 01/24/25 vs Southern Wake Academy | 22 |
| 12/06/24 vs Research Triangle | 12 |
| 02/19/24 vs Southern Wake Academy | 8 |
| 11/22/24 @ Research Triangle | 8 |
| 02/27/24 vs Clover Garden School | 6 |
Zainab Mcelhinney was a one-woman wrecking crew for Triangle Math & Science as she dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten boards. Those 22 points gave Mcelhinney a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mennatullah Ibrahim, who posted eight points and 12 rebounds.
Triangle Math & Science smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, River Mill lost to Woods Charter on the road by a 44-29 margin on Friday. The Jaguars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Triangle Math & Science pushed their record up to 9-7 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.3 points per game. As for River Mill, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-16.
Triangle Math & Science took their victory against River Mill when the teams last played on January 6th by a conclusive 39-17. The rematch might be a little tougher for Triangle Math & Science since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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