Basketball Recap: Animo Robinson Has No Trouble Against New Designs University Park

Monarchs

Margin (Wins)

12/06/24 @ Neuwirth Leadership Academy	94
11/20/24 @ Magnolia Science Academy 5	53
12/03/24 vs Santee	44
12/09/24 vs Hawkins	41
01/07/25 vs New Designs University Park	41

A well-balanced attack led Animo Robinson over New Designs University Park in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. The Animo Robinson Monarchs blew past the New Designs University Park Cardinals 57-32. The Monarchs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 25 points or more this season.

Animo Robinson found their leader in sophomore Deandre Kirkpatrick, who almost dropped a triple-double on 17 points, nine rebounds, and ten steals. Those ten steals gave Kirkpatrick a new career-high. Christopher Cruz was another key player, going 5 of 8 on his way to 10 points and five boards.

Animo Robinson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive matchups.

New Designs University Park lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Nicholas Hambrick, who posted ten points along with five rebounds and five steals. Hambrick is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Daviandre Davis, who scored nine points and three steals.

Animo Robinson pushed their record up to 9-9 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.7 points per game. As for New Designs University Park, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-4 record this season.

Animo Robinson will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Neuwirth Leadership Academy at 5:30 p.m. As for New Designs University Park, they will head out to face off against University Prep Value at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.