The Norfolk Christian Ambassadors are taking a road trip to take on the Norfolk Collegiate Mighty Oaks at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Norfolk Christian is coming into the contest hot, having won their last seven games.
Norfolk Christian is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Virginia's top teams: King's Fork, who was ranked 14th at the time (Norfolk Christian was ranked eighth). Norfolk Christian managed a 58-52 win over King's Fork on Saturday.
Norfolk Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Abuna Ruop out in front who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 14 boards. Another player making a difference was Christal Harris, who posted 11 points and three steals.
Meanwhile, Norfolk Collegiate had to suffer through a 52-24 loss at the hands of Hampton Roads Academy. The Mighty Oaks have struggled against the Navigators recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Norfolk Christian's win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.3 points per game. As for Norfolk Collegiate, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Norfolk Christian took their victory against Norfolk Collegiate in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 61-37. The rematch might be a little tougher for Norfolk Christian since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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