The IMG Academy White Ascenders's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fourth straight loss. They took a 36-32 hit to the loss column at the hands of Land O' Lakes. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points IMG Academy White has scored all season.
Land O' Lakes was led to victory by Noah Mathan and Jordan Massie. Mathan scored 13 points along with seven rebounds, while Massie scored 12 points along with five assists and three steals. Another player making a difference was Jaydn Murria, who scored four points along with five rebounds.
IMG Academy White's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Land O' Lakes, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 6-7 record this season.
IMG Academy White won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Boca Ciega at 1:45 p.m. on January 5th. Land O' Lakes won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Sickles at 3:00 p.m. on January 5th. One thing working in Sickles' favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last four contests.