Basketball Recap: Cummings Takes a Loss

Cummings was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were dealt a 73-4 loss at the hands of the Southeast Alamance Stallions. The Cavaliers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 61-0.

Southeast Alamance got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Inysia McIver out in front who posted 15 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals. With that strong performance, McIver is now averaging an impressive 2.2 steals per game. Another player making a difference was Shaniya Paylor, who earned 12 points and seven steals.

Cummings' defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Southeast Alamance, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-2.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cummings and Jordan-Matthews will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. As for Southeast Alamance, they and Chatham Central will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. Southeast Alamance has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.