The Carolina Friends Quakers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their third straight loss. The contest between Carolina Friends and Cristo Rey Research Triangle wasn't particularly close, with Carolina Friends falling 63-48. Carolina Friends was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Cristo Rey Research Triangle apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Friday.
Cristo Rey Research Triangle was led to victory by Jamaal Miller and Christian Gill. Miller dropped a double-double on 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Gill dropped a double-double on 26 points and ten rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Gill has scored at least a third of Cristo Rey Research Triangle's points. Immanuel Holland was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with two steals.
Carolina Friends has been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Cristo Rey Research Triangle, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carolina Friends will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Cresset Christian Academy at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Cristo Rey Research Triangle won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Liberty Christian at 6:15 p.m. on January 23rd. Liberty Christian has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 341 points over their last five matchups.
