Charleston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 60-36 to the Taylorville Tornadoes. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tornadoes apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Charleston lost, don't look at Tyler Oakley. Despite the final result, he posted 20 points in addition to eight boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Bonnstetter, who put up 14 points.
Charleston's record now sits at 6-8. As for Taylorville, they pushed their record up to 7-7 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Charleston wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 70-49 win against Newton on the 4th. As for Taylorville, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 70-39 victory against St. Teresa on the 4th.
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