Basketball Recap: Saint Andrew's Piles Up the Points Against Benjamin

Scots

Margin (Wins)

11/25/24 vs Sports Leadership & Management	72
12/09/24 @ David Posnack Jewish Day	49
12/13/24 vs Oxbridge Academy	46
01/28/25 vs Benjamin	46
12/03/24 @ St. John Paul II Academy	42

Saint Andrew's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They breezed by the Benjamin Buccaneers to the tune of 63-17. The Scots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matches by 33 points or more this season.

Saint Andrew's had a senior duo take command as Emma Smith posted eight points and five steals and Savanna Smith put up nine points. The dominant performance also gave Savanna a new career-high in assists (four). Another player making a difference was Hayley Rieland, who had nine points and six boards.

Saint Andrew's victory bumped their record up to 13-5. As for Benjamin, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saint Andrew's will host Forest Hill at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Saint Andrew's defense has only allowed 29.8 points per game this season, so Forest Hill's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Benjamin, they will welcome Olympic Heights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Olympic Heights will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Benjamin surely won't give up without a fight.