The Charleston Trojans's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fifth straight loss. They lost to Carbondale on the road by a decisive 57-40 margin.
When it comes to explaining why Charleston lost, one person who can't be blamed is Adam Rudibaugh. Despite the final result, he scored 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Langdon King, who scored eight points.
Charleston has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. As for Carbondale, their win bumped their record up to 9-13.
Charleston on the road again on Saturday and play against Effingham at 3:00 p.m. on January 20th. Effingham has now lost 17 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 30. As for Carbondale, they will face off against Champaign Central at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Illinois (Champaign Central is ranked 217th, while Carbondale is ranked 214th).
