Basketball Game Preview: Somerset College Prepartory Academy South Patriots vs. Cushman Cougars

The Somerset College Prepartory Academy South Patriots will face off against the Cushman Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Somerset College Prepartory Academy South's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four games.

Somerset College Prepartory Academy South is likely headed into the contest with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Academy for Innovative Education on Monday. Somerset College Prepartory Academy South took a 61-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of Academy for Innovative Education. The Patriots' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Despite the loss, Somerset College Prepartory Academy South saw an underclassman step up: freshman Mario Barrios went 7 of 11 from beyond the arc en route to 27 points and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Barrios has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Antonio Machado, who went 5 for 11 on his way to 10 points and eight boards.

Meanwhile, Cushman made easy work of Pinecrest Glades Academy on Wednesday and carried off a 54-34 victory. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Cushman has also been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.4 points per game. As for Somerset College Prepartory Academy South, they now have a losing record at 3-4.

Somerset College Prepartory Academy South came up short against Cushman in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 54-42. Will Somerset College Prepartory Academy South have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.