The third road contest was the charm for Tuscumbia, as they earned their first road win of the season. They took down the Missouri Military Academy Fighting Colonels 64-45 on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Lions as it put an end to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Missouri Military Academy lost, don't look at Gihana Nziza. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 12 points and 14 rebounds. Nziza is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Barchigei, who posted 13 points plus two steals.
Tuscumbia's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Missouri Military Academy, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Tuscumbia will square off against La Monte at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Missouri Military Academy, they will take on Sunnydale Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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