Hiwassee Dam had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Copper Basin Cougars by a score of 57-49 on Thursday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 78-65 back in November of 2024.
Talon Smith and Carson Parris certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Smith almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds, while Parris went 5 of 7 en route to 12 points and seven boards. That's the most rebounds Smith has posted since back in November of 2024.
Eagles
| 01/23/25 @ Copper Basin | 57-49 |
| 01/22/25 @ Polk County | 61-64 |
| 01/17/25 vs Cherokee | 59-85 |
| 01/16/25 vs Andrews | 38-69 |
| 01/14/25 @ Robbinsville | 44-80 |
Hiwassee Dam's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-9. As for Copper Basin, their defeat was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-13.
Hiwassee Dam wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 76-63 victory against Nantahala on the 28th. Copper Basin has also already played their next contest, a 74-45 loss against Sale Creek on the 24th.
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