Basketball Recap: Harrisburg Cougars vs. Cumberland Valley Eagles
The Harrisburg Cougars's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight defeat. They were outmatched by Cumberland Valley at home and fell 73-46. Harrisburg has struggled against the Eagles recently, as their matchup on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Cumberland Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Creston Austin led the charge by dropping a double-double on 22 points and 13 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Nolan Buzalka, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 17 rebounds.
Harrisburg has traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Cumberland Valley, their win bumped their record up to 16-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Harrisburg won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Bulldogs at 2:30 p.m. on February 3rd. Wilson presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Cougars in Pennsylvania (the Bulldogs are ranked 151st, while the Cougars are ranked 381st). As for Cumberland Valley, they will be playing at home against the Trojans at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Chambersburg is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
