A win for Research Triangle just wasn't in the cards on Tuesday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 66-44 to the Franklin Academy Patriots. The defeat continues a trend for the Raptors in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now lost five in a row.
Micah Rutledge was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 14 rebounds for Franklin Academy. What's more, Rutledge also racked up ten offensive rebounds, the most he's had since back in November of 2023. Hayes Lewis was another key player, going 5 for 10 en route to 12 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Research Triangle's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Franklin Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Research Triangle will square off against Triangle Math & Science at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Research Triangle is facing Triangle Math & Science at the right time seeing as Triangle Math & Science is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Franklin Academy, they will face off against Raleigh Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Franklin Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.4 points per game this season.
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