Banneker won the last time they faced Bell and things went their way on Monday too. The Banneker Bulldogs blew past the Bell Griffins, posting a 68-25 victory. That looming 68-25 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
Banneker found their leader in sophomore Jason Afeni, who posted 15 points and three steals. Amari Thomas was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Banneker was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Bell lost, don't look at Jakari Graham. Despite the final result, he put up seven points along with six boards and three steals. Graham is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Rechab Tekle, who posted four points.
Bulldogs
| 12/16/24 @ Bell | 68-25 |
| 12/11/24 vs Woodson | 72-44 |
| 12/09/24 vs Anacostia | 71-35 |
| 12/05/24 @ Friendship Collegiate Academy | 64-32 |
The win (which was Banneker's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.8 points per game. As for Bell, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Banneker didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, an 80-50 victory against Bard on the 18th. As for Bell, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 72-26 defeat against Woodson on the 18th.
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