Richland Northeast came into Tuesday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Columbia Capitals by a score of 45-36 on Tuesday. The Cavaliers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Capitals, too.
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Richland Northeast's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emmanuel Ard, who posted 13 points in addition to five boards and three steals. Those three steals gave Ard a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Christopher Asuzu, who went 5 for 12 on his way to 11 points and seven rebounds.
Richland Northeast's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4. As for Columbia, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Richland Northeast will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Westwood at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Columbia, they will challenge C.A. Johnson at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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