Basketball Recap: Cleveland Rams vs. Corinth Holders Pirates
Even though the Corinth Holders Pirates scored an imposing 56 points on Wednesday, the Cleveland Rams still came out on top. Cleveland was the clear victor by a 81-56 margin over the Pirates. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Cleveland has managed all season.
Cleveland's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cam Walters led the charge by scoring 14 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Walters has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Boone, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.
Corinth Holders' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyler Sandaire, who scored 11 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was Evan Smith, who scored 12 points.
Cleveland pushed their record up to 10-10 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.3 points per game. As for Corinth Holders, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-19.
Cleveland will be playing in front of their home fans against the Storm at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Willow Spring has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 387 points over their last six matches. As for Corinth Holders, they will head out on the road to take on the Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. South Garner presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Pirates in North Carolina (the Titans are ranked 101st, while the Pirates are ranked 563rd).
