Basketball Recap: Cumberland Gap Takes a Loss

After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last four games, Cumberland Gap finally came back down to earth on Monday. They were dealt a 69-30 defeat at the hands of the Barbourville Tigers. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Cumberland Gap's loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Barbourville, they pushed their record up to 5-4-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cumberland Gap will face off against Washburn at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Barbourville, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Middlesboro at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.