KIPP Denver Collegiate was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 55-49 heartbreaker at the hands of the Kennedy Commanders.
Xavier Benavidez went supernova for Kennedy, going 6 for 11 from beyond the arc on his way to 23 points and six boards. Benavidez continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Isaac Trujillo, who posted five points in addition to seven assists and six rebounds.
KIPP Denver Collegiate's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Kennedy, they moved to 2-13 with that win, which also ended their 13-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. KIPP Denver Collegiate will welcome Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kennedy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against DSST: Cedar at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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