Basketball Recap: E.E. Smith Starts Season with Victory Against Cape Fear + How To Watch

E.E. Smith had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They strolled past the Cape Fear Colts with points to spare, taking the game 63-49. The win continues a trend for the Golden Bulls in their matchups with the Colts: they've now won three in a row.

Nick Smith

Steals (Career)

11/24/25 @ Cape Fear	8
02/18/25 vs Overhills	6
01/09/25 @ Terry Sanford	6
02/28/25 @ First Flight	5
02/11/25 vs Westover	5

Nick Smith had a dynamite game, going 10-for-14 en route to 28 points and eight steals. Those eight steals gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nazir Cooper, who posted six points and four steals.

When it comes to explaining why Cape Fear lost, don't look at Chosen Wynn. Despite the final result, he shot 56% from the field to rack up 14 points. Brady Kennedy was another key player, putting up four points.

Cape Fear's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

E.E. Smith didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 56-53 loss against Hillside on the 25th. As for Cape Fear, they will take on Clinton at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.