Oxbridge Academy is on a three-game streak of home losses, Benjamin a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. The Oxbridge Academy ThunderWolves will host the Benjamin Buccaneers at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Oxbridge Academy fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Coral Springs Charter on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 66-59 to the Panthers. The ThunderWolves were up 35-17 in the second quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Despite the loss, Oxbridge Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jayden St. Fort went 10 of 21 on his way to 26 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaron Edwards Dunkley, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Benjamin was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 57-51 to Cardinal Newman.
Despite the defeat, Benjamin saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Logan Buchanan dropped a double-double on 14 points and 15 rebounds. Buchanan is crushing it when it comes to boards: he's pulled down at least nine every time he's taken the court this season. Drew Buchanan was another key player, putting up four points along with eight boards and four steals.
Even though they lost, Benjamin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 16 offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Oxbridge Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Benjamin, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Oxbridge Academy strolled past Benjamin in their previous matchup back in January by a score of 62-43. Does Oxbridge Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Benjamin turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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