Academic Magnet is 0-10 against Bishop England since January of 2019 but things could change on Wednesday. The Academic Magnet Raptors will face off against the Bishop England Battling Bishops at 7:00 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Wednesday.
Bishop England is hoping to do what Charleston Math & Science couldn't on Monday: put an end to Academic Magnet's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Academic Magnet blew past Charleston Math & Science 52-15. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Raptors had established a 33 point advantage.
Academic Magnet's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emma Nelson, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds. Nelson is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Hayden Moody, who posted eight points in addition to 11 rebounds and two steals.
Academic Magnet smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 34 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Bishop England, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They really took it to Battery Creek for the full four quarters, racking up a 63-12 win. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 36-5.
Bishop England pushed their record up to 2-1 with the victory, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.8 points per game. As for Academic Magnet, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Academic Magnet was taken down by Bishop England 69-20 in their previous meeting back in February. That match was all but decided by halftime, at which point Academic Magnet was down 44-12.
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