This season hasn't been kind to the Fletcher Falcons, who are still winless after their ninth game. They were outmatched by Providence Classical on the road and fell 57-12. Fletcher was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-5.
Providence Classical's win on Monday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Xan Rahalawicz, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 steals. Rahalawicz is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last 15 games he's played. Bryson Lahr was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with six rebounds and five steals.
Fletcher's loss was their eighth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Providence Classical, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fletcher's road trip will continue as they head out to face Carolina Christian at 5:30 p.m. on January 23rd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in North Carolina (Carolina Christian is ranked 662nd, while Fletcher is ranked 685th). As for Providence Classical, they will head out on the road to square off against Jackson Day at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
