Basketball Recap: Terrance Evans Key Part of a Team Effort in Pirates Win

Cotopaxi hadn't done well against Primero recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Cotopaxi Pirates enjoyed a cozy 53-36 victory over the Primero Bulldogs. This was payback for the Pirates, who suffered a 39-34 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Cotopaxi got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Terrance Evans out in front who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten boards. Evans is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last 21 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Joel Tezak, who went 6 of 13 en route to 16 points and five rebounds.

The victory made it two in a row for Cotopaxi and bumps their season record up to 2-0. As for Primero, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-1.

Cotopaxi will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Swallows Charter Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Primero, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Kim/Branson at 5:00 p.m. on January 10, 2025.