The Cape Hatteras Hurricanes's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight defeat. They had to suffer through a rough 59-32 loss at the hands of Ocracoke. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Cape Hatteras in their matchups with Ocracoke: they've now lost five in a row.
Cape Hatteras' loss came despite strong showings from Griffin Couch and Preston Stowe. Couch almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 rebounds, while Stowe scored nine points along with seven rebounds. Stowe is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight.
Ocracoke got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Landon Fuller out in front who scored 16 points. Fuller is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Rahnier Lyons, who scored 14 points.
Cape Hatteras has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season. As for Ocracoke, they pushed their record up to 17-5 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home.
Cape Hatteras does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ocracoke, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Columbia at 5:00 p.m. on February 21st. Ocracoke knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 11 matchups -- so hopefully Columbia likes a good challenge.
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