University Christian had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 55-47 victory over the Providence School Stallions on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 51-48 back in January.
University Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Augustine Ayelyine led the charge by putting up eight points in addition to ten boards and three blocks. Ayelyine is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Markel Holmes, who posted nine points and six assists.
Christians
| 02/07/25 vs Providence School | 55-47 |
| 02/05/25 vs San Jose Prep | 79-50 |
| 01/31/25 vs Impact Christian Academy | 71-54 |
| 01/28/25 vs Sandalwood | 60-52 |
| 01/27/25 vs Ribault | 52-51 |
| + 5 more games |
University Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 24 consecutive matches.
When it comes to explaining why Providence School lost, don't look at Ryan Gornto. Despite the final result, he had 18 points. William Stewart was another key player, posting ten points and three steals.
University Christian's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-8. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.0 points over those games. As for Providence School, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-12.
University Christian and Providence School are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. University Christian will square off against Maclay at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Maclay will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something University Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Providence School, they will take on Bishop Snyder at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Providence School is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.3 points per game this season.
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