Bard is 0-3 against Banneker since December of 2021 but things could change on Wednesday. The Bard Falcons are taking a road trip to take on the Banneker Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m.
Bard played against McKinley Tech and lost via forfeit.
Bard is hoping to do what Bell couldn't on Monday: put an end to Banneker's winning streak, which now stands at five games. Banneker took their matchup with ease, bagging a 52-11 win over Bell. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 22 points or more this season.
Banneker's win came from a few key players Bard will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Rainelle McNeil, who went 6 of 9 en route to 15 points along with eight rebounds and seven steals. McNeil is crushing it when it comes to boards: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Falanah Sabir, who went 7 of 13 on her way to 18 points and three steals.
Banneker smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in five consecutive games.
Bard took a serious blow against Banneker in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 47-5. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point Bard was down 37-2.
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