Columbia lost against Richland Northeast back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Columbia Capitals took a 45-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Richland Northeast Cavaliers. The contest marked the Capitals' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Richland Northeast got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Emmanuel Ard out in front who posted 13 points along with five rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Ard a new career-high in blocks (three). Christopher Asuzu was another key player, going 5 for 12 on his way to 11 points and seven rebounds.
Columbia now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Richland Northeast, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbia will host C.A. Johnson at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Richland Northeast, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Westwood at 7:30 p.m.
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