51 must be Triangle Math & Science Academy's lucky number: they beat Research Triangle with that score not once but twice on Friday. The Tigers beat the Raptors by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 51-47. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2024.
Jailen Hawkins
| 12/12/25 vs Research Triangle | 3 |
| 12/10/25 @ Excelsior Classical Academy | 3 |
| 12/05/25 @ Raleigh Charter | 2 |
It was another big night for Jailen Hawkins, who went 6-for-14 en route to 19 points along with three steals and three blocks. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ahish Pidikiti, who shot 54% from the field on his way to 14 points and five assists.
Triangle Math & Science Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Research Triangle only posted three.
Despite the loss, Research Triangle still got an impressive performance from Bryce Seabrook, who went 6-for-11 to rack up 19 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
The win made it two in a row for Triangle Math & Science Academy and bumps their season record up to 6-4. As for Research Triangle, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Looking ahead, Triangle Math & Science Academy will head out to take on Franklin Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' defense better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 54.7 points per game this season. As for Research Triangle, they will be home for the holidays to greet Neuse Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raptors will need to watch out since the Cougars have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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