Basketball Recap: Rafael Abdul-Ali and Zyking Patillo Secure Win for Havelock + How To Watch

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Havelock). They strolled past the West Craven Eagles with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the game 66-48. With that win, the Rams brought their scoring average up to 52.5 points per game.

Rafael Abdul-Ali

Assists (Career)

12/10/25 @ West Craven	3
12/03/25 vs White Oak	2
12/02/25 @ Southwest Onslow	1
11/25/25 vs New Bern	1
12/10/24 vs Swansboro	1

Havelock was led to victory by Zyking Patillo and Rafael Abdul-Ali. Patillo dropped a double-double with 17 points and 13 boards, while Abdul-Ali shot 42% from the field en route to 19 points and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Abdul-Ali a new career-high in assists (three). Isaiah Prichard was another key player, going 5-for-12 on his way to 13 points and five rebounds.

Havelock smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.

West Craven's loss came despite strong showings from Xavier Cuthbertson and Jaiden Bryant. Cuthbertson shot 50% from the field to rack up 14 points and five boards, while Bryant went 5-for-11 en route to 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Antwain Jones Jr., who posted four points and six rebounds.

Havelock's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for West Craven, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Havelock will welcome Croatan at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Rams surely won't give up without a fight. As for West Craven, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against New Bern at 7:30 p.m. The Eagles will need to watch out since the Bears have now posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.