Even though the Columbus International Lions scored an imposing 55 points on Friday, the Centennial Stars still came out on top. Centennial secured a 59-55 W over Columbus International. This was payback for Centennial, who suffered a 54-50 loss the last time these two teams met.
When it comes to explaining why Columbus International lost, one person who can't be blamed is KJ Jones. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 29 points and 11 rebounds. That was a full 52.7% of Columbus International's points, marking the 11th time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Michael Tucker was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Even though they lost, Columbus International were working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Centennial's win bumped their record up to 7-13. As for Columbus International, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Centennial will take on Mifflin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Centennial is on a three-game streak of home losses, Mifflin a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. Columbus International will take on East at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Columbus International is facing East at the right time seeing as East is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
