The Olympia Spartans were the 64-56 winner over the Providence-St. Mel Knights when they last played one another back in December of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. Olympia took a 68-62 hit to the loss column at the hands of Providence-St. Mel. Olympia's defeat continues a unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Providence-St. Mel's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Robert Hughes Jr. led the charge by scoring 16 points. Another player making a difference was Ahmad Boyd, who scored 15 points.
Olympia has not been sharp recently, as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Providence-St. Mel, their win bumped their record up to 4-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Olympia will take on Tri-Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Tri-Valley presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Olympia in Illinois (Tri-Valley is ranked 102nd, while Olympia is ranked 443rd). Providence-St. Mel will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Saint Ignatius College Prep at 6:30 p.m. on January 9th.
