The Huss Huskies have not done well against the Kings Mountain Mountaineers recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Huss strolled past Kings Mountain with points to spare, taking the game 75-61. The win was all the more spectacular given Huss' disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 149th, while Kings Mountain is ranked 40th).
Huss' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Trimell Dunlap led the charge by dropping a double-double on 24 points and 16 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Dunlap has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Damontia Duff, who scored 17 points along with six rebounds and four steals.
When it comes to explaining why Kings Mountain lost, one person who can't be blamed is Bradley Floyd. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 24 points and 13 rebounds. Floyd is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 20 or more in the last five games he's played. Tucker Robinette was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with three steals.
The victory was the third in a row for Huss, bringing their record for this year to 14-12. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.0 points per game. As for Kings Mountain, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 21-6.
Huss does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Kings Mountain also has no future games currently scheduled.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
