The NC GBB Academy Eagles put another one in the bag on Sunday to keep their perfect season alive. They secured a 56-52 W over 1 of 1 Academy Red. The win was all the more spectacular given NC GBB Academy's disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 62nd, while the Raptors are ranked 18th).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead NC GBB Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Aaliyah Ballard, who scored 12 points along with two steals and two blocks. It was the first time this season that Ballard grabbed two or more steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Dalyse Edwards, who scored 12 points along with two steals.
NC GBB Academy pushed their record up to 10-0 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for 1 of 1 Academy Red, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-7.
NC GBB Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. 1 of 1 Academy Red's homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Lancers at 6:00 p.m. on February 13th.
