The BASIS Red Giants's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their 15th straight loss. They fell 68-56 to Paul Public Charter International. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for two points.
Despite the defeat, BASIS saw an underclassman step up: Timothy Chamberlain II scored 30 points. That was a full 53.6% of BASIS's points, marking the ninth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Christopher Hickman was another key contributor, scoring 16 points.
BASIS dropped their record down to 1-16 with that defeat, which was their 12th straight on the road. As for Paul Public Charter International, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-11.
BASIS is on the road again on Tuesday and plays E.L. Haynes at 5:00 p.m. on February 6th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in District of Columbia (BASIS is ranked 41st, while E.L. Haynes is ranked 37th). As for Paul Public Charter International, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against KIPP College Prep at 6:30 p.m.
