Middlesex was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 56-51 heartbreaker at the hands of the Carver College and Career Academy Wolverines. The Chargers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wolverines earlier this season, when they won 60-56.
Middlesex lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jakub Bowen, who posted eight points. Dereon Cooke was another key player, putting up nine points.
Leading Carver College and Career Academy to victory were Jabari Boone and Amari Bullock. Boone dropped a double-double with 25 points and 15 boards, while Bullock shot 50% from the field en route to 20 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. That makes it five consecutive games in which Bullock has scored at least a third of the Wolverines' points.
Middlesex now has a losing record of 6-7. As for Carver College and Career Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season.
Middlesex wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 44-41 loss against West Point on the 10th. As for Carver College and Career Academy, they have also already played their next contest, a 76-39 win against King & Queen Central on the 9th.
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