Charlotte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 38-35 heartbreaker at the hands of the Eastern Quakers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Orioles have suffered since January 26, 2024.
Despite the loss, Charlotte saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Avery Silvas to rack up 15 points and six boards. That was a full 42.9% of Charlotte's points, marking the third time in a row Silvas has posted more than a third of the team's points.
Charlotte's defeat dropped their record down to 3-17. As for Eastern, their win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-16.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Charlotte will head out to face off against Fowlerville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Charlotte has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Eastern, they will head out on the road to square off against Thurston at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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