Knights
| 02/25/25 vs Union Pines | 78-71 |
| 02/18/25 vs Franklinton | 66-41 |
| 02/14/25 @ Rocky Mount | 77-74 |
| 02/11/25 vs Southern Nash | 67-48 |
| 02/10/25 vs Rocky Mount | 84-61 |
| + 9 more games |
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Northern Nash had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Union Pines Vikings by a score of 78-71. The Knights are really starting to get used to good results now that the team has won 14 straight.
Northern Nash's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was CJ Rosser Jr., who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. That's the most boards Rosser Jr. has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Christian Barnes, who put up 16 points and six rebounds.
Northern Nash smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Despite the loss, Union Pines still got an impressive performance from Jaylen Kyle, who went 10-for-15 to rack up 26 points and eight boards. Union Pines is 6-3 when Kyle posts 20 or more points, but 8-9 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Kingsley Donaldson, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Northern Nash pushed their record up to 20-5 with the victory, which was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 76.2 points over those games. As for Union Pines, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-12 record this season.
Northern Nash will take on White Oak at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in White Oak's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 14 matches. Union Pines does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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