The Carolina M Mustangs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by Liberty Christian on the road and fell 66-24. While losing is never fun, Carolina M can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 644th, while Liberty Christian is ranked 243rd).
It was another big night for Jakeem Bradford, who scored 34 points along with eight assists and six steals for Liberty Christian. The game was Bradford's 11th in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was AJ Webb, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
Carolina M bumped their record down to 2-7 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Liberty Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carolina M will take on Bradford Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bradford Academy is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Liberty Christian, they will play host again and welcome Greenville Christian Academy, where tip off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Greenville Christian Academy is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games.
