After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Silver Creek, Clarksville was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They blew past the Rising Sun Shiners 61-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Generals have posted since January 20, 2024.
01/04/25 vs Rising Sun | 19 |
12/28/24 vs Madison | 14 |
12/14/24 @ Eastern | 8 |
12/07/24 @ Crawford County | 7 |
12/27/24 @ Southwestern | 4 |
Clarksville got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jeremiah Freeman out in front who went 9 for 13 on his way to 19 points and seven rebounds. Those 19 points gave Freeman a new career-high. Keshaun Muckle was another key player, putting up 11 points and seven rebounds.
Clarksville was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Rising Sun lost, don't look at Briar Johnson. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Dj Williams, who posted eight points.
Clarksville moved to 2-8 with that win, which also ended their seven-game losing streak. As for Rising Sun, they dropped their record down to 2-8 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Clarksville will venture away from home to challenge Providence at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Rising Sun, they will be taking part in a tournament against South Dearborn at 7:20 p.m. on Thursday. Rising Sun is facing South Dearborn at the right time seeing as South Dearborn is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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