Rosman can bid farewell to their 24-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats 56-53. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Rosman's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brayden Newman led the charge by dropping a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds. Newman is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Derick Friend, who went 8 for 15 en route to 18 points and seven rebounds.
Tigers
| 01/16/25 @ Blue Ridge Early College | 15 |
| 12/11/23 @ Blue Ridge Early College | 15 |
| 01/12/24 vs Draughn | 12 |
| 02/06/24 @ Draughn | 12 |
| 01/23/24 vs Avery County | 11 |
Rosman was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Several Bobcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Evan Pressley, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Dakota Kinsey, who posted 13 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Rosman's victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-9. As for Blue Ridge Early College, they dropped their record down to 2-7 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Rosman didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 60-29 defeat against NCSSM: Morganton on the 17th. Blue Ridge Early College has also already played their next contest, a 99-37 loss against Murphy on the 17th.
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