Animo Watts entered their contest against WISH Academy on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Animo Watts Warriors took a 64-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of the WISH Academy Owls. The Warriors lost against the Owls in their previous head to head back in January of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 89-26 score last time.
| 01/30/25 vs WISH Academy | 4 |
| 01/28/25 vs Burton | 11 |
| 01/23/25 @ Animo Pat Brown | 6 |
| 01/22/25 @ New Designs Watts | 8 |
| 01/16/25 @ Animo Venice | 5 |
When it comes to explaining why Animo Watts lost, don't look at Johntae Forshae. Despite the final result, he posted 16 points and four steals. Forshae is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Joshua Baldwin, who went 5 for 11 en route to 10 points and six boards.
Noah Tureaud was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 29 points and nine rebounds for WISH Academy. That's the most boards Tureaud has posted since back in January of 2024. Dawit Kebede was another key player, putting up 11 points and three steals.
Animo Watts' loss ended a 14-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-3. As for WISH Academy, their win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-4.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Animo Venice the next time they take the court. WISH Academy will head out to face Animo Venice at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, while Animo Watts will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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