Recap: Nantahala Hawks vs. Robbinsville Black Knights
The Nantahala Hawks's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fourth straight loss. They took a serious blow against Robbinsville, falling 84-29. Nantahala has struggled against Robbinsville recently, as their matchup on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Nantahala's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Landon Neal, who scored five points. Jacen Carver was another key contributor, scoring five points.
Nantahala's defeat was their third straight at home, which bumped their record down to 3-7. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 28.7 points per game. As for Robbinsville, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nantahala won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Cherokee at 7:30 p.m. on January 12th. Cherokee is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 66.9 points per game. As for Robbinsville, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Copper Basin at 7:30 p.m. Copper Basin has now lost nine straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 16.
