West Cabarrus unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 75-56 bruising from the Butler Bulldogs on Thursday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
When it comes to explaining why West Cabarrus lost, don't look at Camari McCrae. Despite the final result, he shot 40% from the field on his way to 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Zane Crumpton, who posted nine points.
Butler was led to victory by Isaiah White and Terrance Badio. White dropped a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Badio went 7-for-11 to rack up 23 points. Those 19 points gave White a new career-high. Elijah Shine was another key player, shooting 45% from the field en route to 11 points and eight boards.
West Cabarrus has already played their next matchup, a 70-66 loss against Jay M. Robinson on the 22nd. As for Butler, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 66-47 win against Sun Valley on the 25th.
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