It was a good run, but Blue Ridge unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 62-55 to the Daniel Lions. The Fighting Tigers lost against the Lions in their previous head to head back in December of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 68-38 score last time.
| 01/17/25 vs Daniel | 12 |
| 01/14/25 vs Berea | 15 |
| 01/09/25 vs Seneca | 8 |
| 01/06/25 @ Pickens | 17 |
| 01/03/25 @ Travelers Rest | 8 |
Despite the loss, Blue Ridge still got an impressive performance from Ty'Korian Campbell, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 boards. Campbell is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last nine games he's played. Paul Bishop was another key player, putting up 13 points and five boards.
Even though they lost, Blue Ridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in ten consecutive matches.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Daniel to victory, but perhaps none more so than Simms Disbrow, who posted 18 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Conley, who went 6 for 9 on his way to 15 points along with six boards and three blocks.
Blue Ridge's loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 8-11. As for Daniel, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Blue Ridge will challenge Greer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Daniel, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Daniel Lions duke it out with the Seneca Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Daniel is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 67.2 points per game this season.
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