The University School of Nashville Tigers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their sixth straight loss. They were beaten by Columbia Academy 55-19. University School of Nashville has struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as their game on Thursday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, University School of Nashville still got an impressive performance from Josie Whelan, who scored four points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Columbia Academy found their leader in underclassman Reese Shirley, who scored 24 points along with seven rebounds and six steals. Shirley hasn't dropped below two steals for four straight games. Charley rae Hutchison was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with three steals.
University School of Nashville has not been sharp recently as the team's lost 11 of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season. As for Columbia Academy, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-13.
University School of Nashville will look to defend their home court on Saturday against the Scarabs at 12:30 p.m. St. Cecilia Academy has now lost eight straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 22. As for Columbia Academy, they will head out on the road to take on the Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
