Basketball Recap: Mount Pisgah Academy Falls to Carolina Day in First Game of Season
By Team Reports
Dec 2, 2024, 7:20am
Basketball Recap: Mount Pisgah Academy Mountaineers vs. Carolina Day Wildcats
Mount Pisgah Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 48-36 to the Carolina Day Wildcats on Wednesday. The Mountaineers just can't catch a break and have now endured six losses in a row dating back to last season.
Carolina Day's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Layla Hunter, who posted ten points in addition to six assists and six rebounds. Hunter has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Keana Smith was another key player, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 15 rebounds.
Carolina Day's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Pisgah Academy will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Carolina Day at 6:30 p.m. on December 11th. Carolina Day will also get a bit of a break before their next game: they'll face off against Valor Preparatory Academy at 5:00 p.m. on December 2nd.
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