Drew hadn't done well against M.L. King recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Drew strolled past the M.L. King Lions with points to spare, taking the game 69-53. This was a revenge game for Drew: when they faced off against M.L. King back in December of 2024, they had to take a 71-64 defeat.
Juelz Scott
| 01/28/25 vs M.L. King | 19 |
| 01/25/25 vs McNair | 16 |
| 01/17/25 vs Mays | 15 |
| 01/15/25 vs North Clayton | 9 |
| 01/18/25 @ Mundy's Mill | 7 |
Drew's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Juelz Scott led the charge by dropping a double-double with 19 points and ten rebounds. Those 19 points gave Scott a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Joseph Pressil, who went 6 for 9 en route to 17 points and five assists.
M.L. King's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emontae Gourdine, who went 7 of 16 on his way to 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Malachi Rue, who posted ten points and seven boards.
The victory (which was Drew's fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-11. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.5 points over those games. As for M.L. King, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.
Drew has already played their next matchup, a 79-42 win against Creekside on the 29th. As for M.L. King, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 91-77 defeat against Mays on the 31st.
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