You can't lose the matchup if you win every quarter, and that was precisely the NCSSM: Durham Unicorns's strategy against the Raleigh Charter Phoenix on Friday. NCSSM: Durham was the clear victor by a 58-33 margin over Raleigh Charter. That 25 point margin sets a new team best for NCSSM: Durham this season.
NCSSM: Durham's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Arthur Zhao led the charge by scoring ten points along with five rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethann Burkett, who scored 14 points along with seven steals.
NCSSM: Durham's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-10. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.5 points per game. As for Raleigh Charter, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
Coincidentally, NCSSM: Durham and Raleigh Charter will both be playing Franklin Academy the next time they take the court. Raleigh Charter will head out to face Franklin Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while NCSSM: Durham will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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