Epiphany was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 78-69 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rocky Mount Academy Eagles. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Thursday (57), the Falcons still had to take the loss.
Despite the loss, Epiphany still got an impressive performance from Thomas Lathan, who went 14 for 21 en route to 35 points plus seven rebounds and two steals. Cole Furniss was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds.
Even though they lost, Epiphany was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Hank Berry was nothing short of spectacular for Rocky Mount Academy: he scored 20 points plus seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Thomas Honey, who had 11 points plus seven rebounds.
Epiphany's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Rocky Mount Academy, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Epiphany will face off against Arendell Parrott Academy at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Epiphany is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.1 points per game this season. As for Rocky Mount Academy, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on Harrells Christian Academy at 6:45 p.m. on Monday.
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