The Cherokee Chiefs's game on Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past Washburn, posting a 76-49 win on the road. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Cherokee also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2023.
Despite the loss, Washburn still got an impressive performance from Matthew Harville, who scored 33 points along with five rebounds and four steals. Harville is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Dillion Mullins, who scored seven points.
Cherokee is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 5-7 record this season. As for Washburn, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
Cherokee will head out on the road to face off against Greeneville at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greeneville is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak. As for Washburn, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Unaka at 8:00 p.m. One thing working in Unaka's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last six games.
