The Deep Run Wildcats were the 67-51 winner over the J.R. Tucker Tigers when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Deep Run fell 52-39 to J.R. Tucker on Tuesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Deep Run has scored all season.
Despite the loss, Deep Run had strong showings from Chris Suber, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds and three steals, and Kemji Onyiuke, who scored nine points.
Deep Run struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Deep Run's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for J.R. Tucker, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Deep Run will take on Freeman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Virginia (Freeman is ranked 162nd, while Deep Run is ranked 173rd). As for J.R. Tucker, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Thomas Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Thomas Jefferson is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 52.5 points per game.
