South Charlotte is 2-8 against Charlotte Elite Academy since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The South Charlotte Thunder will host the Charlotte Elite Academy Soldiers at 7:45 p.m. Hopefully South Charlotte focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 22 on Tuesday.
South Charlotte is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They were dealt an 80-38 loss at the hands of Westminster Catawba Christian. The matchup marked the Thunder's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Despite their defeat, South Charlotte saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Luke Ball, who went 6 for 11 en route to 13 points, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Kern, who posted nine points.
Meanwhile, Charlotte Elite Academy took care of business in their home opener on Wednesday (barely). They came out on top in a nail-biter against Combine Academy Regional , sneaking past 45-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Soldiers have posted since January 24th.
Quincy Dunn had a dynamite game for Charlotte Elite Academy, going 8 for 12 en route to 21 points plus three steals. Antoine Boone was another key player, earning six points plus five rebounds and four steals.
South Charlotte's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Charlotte Elite Academy, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-0.
South Charlotte was dealt a bruising 72-45 defeat at the hands of Charlotte Elite Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Will South Charlotte have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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