The IMG Academy Blue Ascenders's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight loss. Their rough 82-59 loss to Sarasota might stick with them for a while. IMG Academy Blue was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-25.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Sarasota to victory, but perhaps none more so than Paisley Binswanger, who scored 22 points along with eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Sofi Miller, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds.
IMG Academy Blue dropped their record down to 3-10 with that loss, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.2 points per game. As for Sarasota, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. IMG Academy Blue will take on Palm Harbor University at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Sarasota, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Charlotte at 7:30 p.m. on January 30th.
