After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Howard, Academy of Richmond County was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They slipped by the Harlem Bulldogs 41-40. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 40-37 back in December of 2024.
Harlem's loss came despite strong showings from Jayden Futrell and Liam Thompson. Futrell dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds, while Thompson posted eight points and six boards. Those eight points gave Thompson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jovaun Napier, who had six points.
Academy of Richmond County's victory bumped their record up to 9-13. As for Harlem, they dropped their record down to 10-11 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Academy of Richmond County has already played their next match, a 76-45 win against Aquinas on the 4th. As for Harlem, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 67-64 victory against Lincoln County on the 4th.
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