The IMG Academy Silver Ascenders will face off against the Southland Christian FLAMES at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. IMG Academy Silver has now lost ten straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since November 8.
On Saturday, IMG Academy Silver took a blow against Parrish Community, falling 59-15. The game marked the Ascenders' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, Southland Christian entered their contest against Central Pointe Christian Academy on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Southland Christian took a 66-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of Central Pointe Christian Academy.
Despite the defeat, Southland Christian saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Sebastian Rivera went 8 of 19 on his way to 22 points. The matchup was Rivera's 12th in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Carlos Escalera Jr., who posted 13 points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
IMG Academy Silver's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Southland Christian, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 18-3.
IMG Academy Silver suffered a grim 73-52 defeat to Southland Christian in their previous matchup back in November of 2022. Thankfully for IMG Academy Silver, Derek Lopez (who went 11 for 14 en route to 28 points and three steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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