Basketball Recap: Carlyle Find Success

Carlyle hadn't done well against Nashville recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Carlyle Indians/Lady Indians came out on top in a nail-biter against the Nashville Hornets, sneaking past 53-51. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Indians/Lady Indians have posted since January 27, 2024.

Indians/Lady Indians

Previous 3 Games (Home)

02/01/25 vs Nashville	53-51
01/28/25 vs Greenville	47-42
01/15/25 vs Steeleville	52-30

Carlyle pushed their record up to 19-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Nashville, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-8 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carlyle has already played their next match (against Chester), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Nashville will take on Pinckneyville at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pinckneyville will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Nashville surely won't give up without a fight.