Basketball Recap: Robert C. Byrd Find Success

It may have taken double overtime to finish the job, but Robert C. Byrd ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They escaped with a win against the Preston Knights by the margin of a single free throw, 60-59. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.

When it comes to explaining why Preston lost, don't look at Easton Hayes. Despite the final result, he went 9 of 16 en route to 24 points and seven rebounds. Those 24 points gave Hayes a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aaron White, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine boards.

Eagles

Previous 5 Games

01/28/25 @ Preston	60-59
01/27/25 vs Lincoln	47-29
01/25/25 @ Doddridge County	56-63
01/18/25 vs Keyser	80-52
01/14/25 vs East Fairmont	54-40

Robert C. Byrd's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-3. As for Preston, they dropped their record down to 6-4 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.

Robert C. Byrd will host Grafton at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Robert C. Byrd is facing Grafton at the right time seeing as Grafton is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Preston, they will take on Philip Barbour at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Preston is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.9 points per game this season.