The University Hawks will head out on the road to square off against the Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy Phoenix at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully University focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 30 on Thursday.
Last Thursday, University sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 43-40 win over Metropolitan Learning Center. Despite the win, that was the fewest points University has scored all season.
University's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kevin Murray Jr, who scored three points along with 11 rebounds and five blocks. Murray Jr hasn't dropped below two blocks for five straight games. Jakari Laing was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with three steals.
Meanwhile, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past Achievement First, posting a 72-43 win at home.
The victory makes it two in a row for University and bumps their season record up to 5-2. As for Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.
University couldn't quite finish off Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy in their previous matchup back in January of 2023 and fell 48-45. Can University avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
