The Master's Academy couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 51-42 to the Challenger Firebirds on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 35-30 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Despite the loss, The Master's Academy still got an impressive performance from Ben Davis, who went 6 for 15 en route to 17 points plus eight rebounds and two steals. Davis is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 16 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Zechariah Yelton was another key player, posting five points along with four steals.
Challenger's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
The Master's Academy will be playing at home against Lake Lure Classical Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Challenger, they will venture away from home to take on Veritas Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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