Basketball Recap: Capital Takes a Loss

Capital was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 84-60 to the Spring Valley Timberwolves . The contest was a close 37-34 at the break, but unfortunately for the Cougars it sure didn't stay that way.

Spring Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Harrison Riggs, who dropped a double-double on 34 points and 11 rebounds. The game was Riggs' 11th in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Colton Caldwell, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 boards.

Capital's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Spring Valley, they pushed their record up to 11-0 with the victory, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Capital will take on Parkersburg at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Spring Valley, they will face off against Cabell Midland at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.