Columbia hadn't done well against Richland Northeast recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Columbia Capitals came out on top against the Richland Northeast Cavaliers by a score of 42-34. This was a revenge game for the Capitals: when they faced off against the Cavaliers last Tuesday, they had to take a 45-36 defeat.
Several Cavaliers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Leslie Kennedy, who posted eight points and eight rebounds. Joshua Nunn was another key player, putting up seven points and eight rebounds.
Capitals
| 12/14/24 @ Richland Northeast | 42-34 |
| 12/12/24 vs C.A. Johnson | 46-57 |
| 12/10/24 vs Richland Northeast | 36-45 |
| 12/06/24 vs Airport | 48-38 |
| 12/03/24 vs Gilbert | 70-40 |
Columbia's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. As for Richland Northeast, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-6.
Columbia will take on Irmo in a holiday battle at at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Irmo will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Columbia surely won't give up without a fight. Richland Northeast and Spring Valley will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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