The Capital Cougars basketball team (Charleston, WV), was overwhelmed 63-35 in Friday's league battle with the host George Washington Patriots (Charleston, WV)

The Patriots now possess a 6-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cabell Midland for a Mountain State battle on Tuesday, January 17. George Washington will confront a Knights team coming off a 45-36 league win over South Charleston (South Charleston, WV). The Knights record now stands at 9-2.

The Cougars (0-12) will now prepare for their battle against Huntington (Huntington, WV). The Highlanders come into the Mountain State battle with a 6-5 record.