New Designs University Park has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They came up short against the Animo Robinson Monarchs on Tuesday, falling 57-32. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cardinals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 62-21 two weeks ago.
| 01/21/25 vs Animo Robinson | 5 |
| 01/17/25 vs East College Prep | 2 |
| 01/15/25 vs Gertz-Ressler | 5 |
New Designs University Park lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Nicholas Hambrick, who posted ten points in addition to five rebounds and five steals. Hambrick is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Daviandre Davis, who scored nine points and three steals.
Animo Robinson found their leader in sophomore Deandre Kirkpatrick, who almost dropped a triple-double on 17 points, nine boards, and ten steals. Those ten steals set a new season-high mark for Kirkpatrick. The team also got some help courtesy of Christopher Cruz, who went 5 of 8 en route to 10 points and five rebounds.
New Designs University Park's defeat dropped their record down to 12-4. As for Animo Robinson, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-9.
New Designs University Park will take on University Prep Value at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Animo Robinson, they will square off against Neuwirth Leadership Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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