Rocky Mount suffered their closest defeat since January 24, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of the Northern Nash Knights by a score of 77-74. The loss continues a trend for the Gryphons in their matchups with the Knights: they've now lost five in a row.
Anthony Jones
| 02/14/25 vs Northern Nash | 67% |
| 02/11/25 vs Franklinton | 75% |
| 02/10/25 @ Northern Nash | 70% |
| 02/07/25 @ Southern Nash | 54% |
| 02/05/25 vs Bunn | 88% |
| + 20 more games |
Despite the loss, Rocky Mount still got an impressive performance from Anthony Jones, who dropped a double-double with 25 points and 17 boards. Jones is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last 25 games he's played dating back to last season. Semaj Parker was another key player, putting up 15 points along with seven rebounds and four blocks.
Even though they lost, Rocky Mount smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Northern Nash got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jah'Marzea Williams out in front who went 9-for-10 to rack up 18 points and eight boards. That's the most rebounds Williams has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was CJ Rosser Jr., who went 7-for-17 on his way to 25 points.
Rocky Mount's record now sits at 13-7. As for Northern Nash, the victory was the 12th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-5.
Coming up, Rocky Mount will look to defend their home court on Monday against Nash Central at 6:00 p.m. Rocky Mount is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 64 points per game this season. Northern Nash does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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