Cannon's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 67-64 win over the Charlotte Latin Hawks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cougars have posted since December 21, 2023.
01/15/25 @ Charlotte Latin | 21 |
01/14/25 vs Providence Day | 15 |
01/03/25 vs Lake Norman Christian | 33 |
12/30/24 vs Legion Collegiate Academy | 37 |
12/28/24 vs Lancaster | 16 |
12/21/24 vs C.A. Johnson | 31 |
Cannon got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Sean Nix out in front who went 8 of 17 on his way to 21 points along with six boards and three steals. Nix's evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Evan Ingram, who went 7 for 11 en route to 17 points.
Cannon is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-8 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 92.2 points per game. As for Charlotte Latin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.
A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Cannon Cougars face off against the Covenant Day Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Covenant Day is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53 points per game this season. As for Charlotte Latin, they will challenge Charlotte Country Day School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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