Two dominant guards in Jaylen Claggett and Trevor Best are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Lab University Prep National Kings will be playing at home against the Word of God Christian Academy National Holy Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Lab University Prep National knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 16 games -- so hopefully Word of God Christian Academy National likes a good challenge.
Last Saturday, Lab University Prep National didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Varsity Opponent, but they still walked away with a 88-84 win.
Jaylen Claggett
| 01/04/25 @ Varsity Opponent | 30 |
| 12/30/24 vs NC GBB Academy National | 22 |
| 12/18/24 vs Varsity Opponent | 31 |
| 12/16/24 vs Varsity Opponent | 27 |
| 12/14/24 vs Varsity Opponent | 16 |
Lab University Prep National relied on the efforts of Claggett, who went 6 of 9 from beyond the arc en route to 30 points, and Jordan Hunter, who posted 22 points. Claggett's afternoon made it 13 games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mike Strickland, who put up 11 points.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Word of God Christian Academy National, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They took their contest on Saturday with ease, bagging an 86-53 victory over Parris Prep Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Holy Rams have posted since November 2, 2024.
Word of God Christian Academy National's win came from a few key players Lab University Prep National will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Marcus Jackson, who dropped a double-double on 28 points and 15 rebounds. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Prince Nwokemodo, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 boards.
Word of God Christian Academy National smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Word of God Christian Academy National pushed their record up to 11-6 with the victory, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.5 points per game. As for Lab University Prep National, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
Monday's contest is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Lab University Prep National just can't miss this season, having made 55.3% of their shots per game. However, it's not like Word of God Christian Academy National struggles in that department as they've drained 49.1% of their field goals this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Lab University Prep National was dealt a bruising 93-64 defeat at the hands of Word of God Christian Academy National when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Lab University Prep National have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
