St. John was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 19th straight loss. They were beaten by the Charleston Math & Science Riptide 80-38. While losing is never fun, the Islanders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 301st, while the Riptide are ranked 127th).
Leading Charleston Math & Science to victory were Haasawn Todd and Ben Gilliard. Todd posted 18 points and five steals, while Gilliard dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten boards. Gilliard is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Wally Phillips, who scored 11 points.
St. John's defeat dropped their record down to 1-20. As for Charleston Math & Science, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 17-4.
St. John's does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Charleston Math & Science, they will square off against Lowcountry Leadership at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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