Nantahala extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-5. They were dealt a 105-12 loss at the hands of the Copper Basin Cougars. The Hawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 76-5.
As for Copper Basin, they pushed their record up to 5-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. That looming 105-12 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
Copper Basin got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kendra Deal out in front who shot 75% from the field on her way to 38 points in addition to five assists and five steals. Thanks to that strong game, Deal now owns an excellent 50.7% field goal percentage. Another player making a difference was Alexis Hyatt, who went 12-for-16 to rack up 26 points along with six assists and six steals.
Nantahala has already played their next contest (against Cherokee), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Copper Basin, they will venture away from home to face off against Polk County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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