Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Blacksburg). They escaped with a win on Thursday against the Brashier Middle College Charter Bengal by the margin of a single free throw, 70-69. This was payback for the Wildcats, who suffered a 59-49 defeat the last time these two teams met.
It was another big night for Cameron Cobb, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 11 boards. Another player making a difference was Saad Lavender, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds.
Wildcats
| 01/26/24 vs Greenville Tech Charter | 20 |
| 01/09/25 vs Brashier Middle College Charter | 19 |
| 01/19/24 @ Liberty | 19 |
| 12/19/24 @ Broome | 18 |
| 12/10/24 @ Chapman | 17 |
Blacksburg smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Loss or not, Brashier Middle College Charter got some senior leadership from Ridge Bryson and Andrew Hutchens. Bryson went 8 of 12 from beyond the arc on his way to 28 points, while Hutchens posted 14 points and five rebounds. Those 14 points set a new season-high mark for Hutchens. The team also got some help courtesy of Caelin Fluker, who put up seven points and five assists.
With the victory, Blacksburg broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-10. As for Brashier Middle College Charter, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Blacksburg will venture away from home to face off against High Point Academy at 7:30 p.m. on January 17th. As for Brashier Middle College Charter, they will host Liberty at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Brashier Middle College Charter has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 191 points over their last three contests.
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