Basketball Recap: Anthony Strong Key Part of a Team Effort in Braves Win

There's no place like home for Cheraw, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They came out on top against the Chesterfield Golden Rams by a score of 51-43 on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Braves also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2024.

Cheraw's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Anthony Strong, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Elijah McClain, who went 6 of 11 on his way to 14 points.

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Cheraw smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.

Cheraw is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-8 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.8 points per game. As for Chesterfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season.

Cheraw didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, an 80-41 loss against Georgetown on the 20th. As for Chesterfield, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 56-50 victory against North Central on the 17th.