The Charleston Math & Science Riptide can finally bid farewell to their 11-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Baptist Hill 35-32. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Charleston Math & Science has managed all season.
Charleston Math & Science had a senior duo take command as Sarah Brown scored seven points and Dalailyn Reed scored seven points along with eight rebounds. That's the first time this season that Reed pulled down eight or more rebounds.
Baptist Hill's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Malaya Hill, who scored seven points along with seven steals and six rebounds. Those six rebounds set a new season-high mark for her. Shaniya Gathers was another key contributor, scoring four points along with seven rebounds and three blocks.
Charleston Math & Science's victory ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 1-11. As for Baptist Hill, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Charleston Math & Science will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against St. John's at 6:00 p.m. As for Baptist Hill, they will head out on the road to face off against Cross at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Cross will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
