The Cumberland Gap Panthers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their fourth straight defeat. The game between them and Union County wasn't particularly close, with Cumberland Gap falling 83-69. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Cumberland Gap in their matchups with Union County: they've now lost nine in a row.
Cumberland Gap's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brady Harris, who scored 17 points along with seven rebounds and six assists. Harris is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in the last six games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kolton Goins, who scored 17 points along with six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Cumberland Gap were working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Cumberland Gap has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 15 of their last 16 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-21 record this season. As for Union County, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-7.
Cumberland Gap does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Union County, they will square off against Clinton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Union County knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past nine matches -- so hopefully Clinton likes a good challenge.
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