The Cuba Wildcats were the 69-48 winner over the Vienna Eagles when they last played one another back in January of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Cuba fell just short of Vienna by a score of 68-66. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Cash Stricklan continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Vienna, dropping a double-double on 23 points and 13 rebounds. Stricklan hasn't dropped below two steals for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Elias Miller, who scored 21 points.
Cuba's loss dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Vienna, their win bumped their record up to 15-7.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Bourbon the next time they take the court. Vienna will host Bourbon on Tuesday, while Cuba will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.