The Robinson Knights's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They fell 78-71 to Tampa Bay Tech. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Friday (58), Robinson still had to take the loss.
Robinson's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Mickens, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine assists. Another player making a difference was Dylan Russell, who scored 19 points.
Tampa Bay Tech's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Neomar Flores, who scored 23 points along with five rebounds. Maxwell Daley was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 14 points and 15 rebounds.
Robinson's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 13-11. As for Tampa Bay Tech, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 13-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Robinson will square off against the Terriers at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. That match will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Victor Olayisade and Mickens. As for Tampa Bay Tech, they and the Stingrays will face off at 8:00 p.m. on February 1st without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Sumner is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 58.7 points per game this season.
