KIPP Legacy has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 26.81 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They took a 57-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Traders Point Christian Knights. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, KIPP Legacy still got an impressive performance from Nadiya Abdullah, who posted 27 points. That was a full 61.4% of KIPP Legacy's points, marking the fourth time in a row she's scored more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Alicia Crawford, who had 12 points.
Traders Point Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Hailey Roberts led the charge by putting up 12 points in addition to five assists and five steals. Roberts has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times she's played. Kira Berry was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
KIPP Legacy's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Traders Point Christian, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-8.
When KIPP Legacy and Traders Point Christian next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. KIPP Legacy will challenge Crosspointe Christian Academy and their three-game winning streak at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Similarly, Traders Point Christian will try to stop Columbus Christian's three-game winning streak when the meet at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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