Ashbrook gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Wednesday. They strolled past the Berry Cardinals with points to spare, taking the game 83-69. This was payback for the Greenwave, who suffered a 57-50 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Issac Byers Jr went supernova for Ashbrook, going 15 for 27 en route to 38 points plus two steals. Jamari Smith was another key player, going 7 for 15 en route to 18 points plus six rebounds and three steals.
Ashbrook was working as a unit and finished the game with 22 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Berry only racked up six.
When it comes to explaining why Berry lost, don't look at Matthew Tyler. Despite the final result, he scored 24 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Meriweather, who earned nine points.
Berry now has a losing record at 1-2.
Ashbrook has already played their next match, an 89-49 win against West Mecklenburg on the 22nd. As for Berry, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Berry Cardinals duke it out with the Garinger Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Berry is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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