Asheville saw some tournament action on Saturday. They fell 68-61 to the Mountain View Prep Stars. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 419th in North Carolina, while the Stars are ranked 177th in South Carolina).
Asheville's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elijah Cox, who went 8 for 16 on his way to 19 points and four steals. Andre Thomas was another key player, going 6 of 7 on his way to 15 points.
Mountain View Prep got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Termaine Williams out in front who went 5 of 6 on his way to 10 points in addition to six boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryson Drummond, who posted 15 points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Asheville's defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Mountain View Prep, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7.
Asheville will look to defend their home court on Monday against R-S Central at 1:30 p.m. Asheville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.6 points per game this season. As for Mountain View Prep, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Legion Collegiate Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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