Eastgate Life Academy scored the most points they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell to the Nantahala Hawks 90-85. Eastgate Life Academy's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Eastgate Life Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was GABE MOODY, who went 10 for 16 from beyond the arc en route to 36 points plus five rebounds. Those ten threes gave MOODY a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nate Harbins, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 12 assists.
Even though they lost, Eastgate Life Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Eastgate Life Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Nantahala, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastgate Life Academy will take on Summit Charter at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Eastgate Life Academy is facing Summit Charter at the right time seeing as Summit Charter is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Nantahala, they will welcome Robbinsville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Nantahala knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Robbinsville likes a good challenge.
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