Basketball Game Preview: Charleston Math & Science Riptide vs. Palmetto Scholars Academy Phoenix

Charleston Math & Science has gone 10-0 against Palmetto Scholars Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Charleston Math & Science Riptide will welcome the Palmetto Scholars Academy Phoenix at 7:30 p.m. Charleston Math & Science will be strutting in after a win while Palmetto Scholars Academy will be coming in after a defeat.

Charleston Math & Science took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They came out on top against Military Magnet Academy by a score of 57-47.

Charleston Math & Science's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zion King, who posted 11 points along with five assists and five steals. King is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Tristan Jackson, who put up 14 points and five rebounds.

Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 67-11, which was the final score in Palmetto Scholars Academy's tilt against Bethune-Bowman on Friday. The matchup marked the Phoenix's lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Palmetto Scholars Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Charleston Math & Science, their win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-4.

Charleston Math & Science beat Palmetto Scholars Academy 70-58 in their previous meeting back in January. Will Charleston Math & Science repeat their success, or does Palmetto Scholars Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.