Triangle Math & Science was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Green Hope Falcons, falling 63-18. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 264th, while the Falcons are ranked 118th).
Despite the defeat, Triangle Math & Science saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jailen Hawkins had ten points.
Green Hope found their leader in sophomore Brayden Connelly, who went 5 for 8 en route to 12 points plus two steals. Those 12 points set a new season-high mark for Connelly. The team also got some help courtesy of Knox Frey, who scored eight points plus three steals.
Triangle Math & Science's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Green Hope, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.
Triangle Math & Science will be playing at home against Research Triangle at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Green Hope, they will head out to challenge Middle Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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