DePaul Cristo Rey had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 43-34 win over School for Creative Performing Arts on Tuesday. This was payback for DePaul Cristo Rey, who suffered a 43-42 loss the last time these two teams met.
DePaul Cristo Rey got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Issa Koita out in front who scored 16 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Koita has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Britain Starks, who scored ten points.
DePaul Cristo Rey's win bumped their record up to 5-10. As for School for Creative Performing Arts, their loss was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-8.
DePaul Cristo Rey will face off against Shroder Paideia Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Shroder Paideia Academy is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak. As for School for Creative Performing Arts, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Gamble Montessori at 7:30 p.m. Gamble Montessori presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than School for Creative Performing Arts in Ohio (Gamble Montessori is ranked 166th, while School for Creative Performing Arts is ranked 766th).
