Asheville is 1-9 against the Rockets since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Asheville Cougars will look to defend their home court against the A.C. Reynolds Rockets at 8:15 p.m. One thing working in Asheville's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three matches.
Last Tuesday, Asheville was able to grind out a solid win over the Warriors, taking the game 60-49.
Asheville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Andre Thomas, who scored 14 points along with three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Thomas has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Aidan Shaw, who scored eight points along with three steals.
Meanwhile, A.C. Reynolds came up short against the Rams on Thursday and fell 55-48.
Asheville's victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for A.C. Reynolds, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
Asheville lost to the Rockets at home by a decisive 65-46 margin in their previous matchup back in January. Will Asheville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
