After two games on the road, Cummings is heading back home. They will take on the Bartlett Yancey Buccaneers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Cummings was handed a 54-point loss in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Southeast Alamance on Wednesday. Cummings came out on top in a nail-biter against Southeast Alamance and snuck past 68-66. The win was just what Cummings needed coming off of a 80-26 loss in their prior game.
Cummings' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ja'Kari Dobbins led the charge by dropping a double-double on 17 points and 17 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ja'Kway Robertson, who scored 15 points.
Meanwhile, Bartlett Yancey's three-game losing streak came to an end on Friday. They took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 68-30 win over Graham. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Bartlett Yancey has managed all season.
Bartlett Yancey's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kelmontrae Willis, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds. That's the first time this season that Willis scored 15 or more points. Matthew Sidney was another key contributor, scoring 17 points.
Cummings' win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Bartlett Yancey, their win bumped their record up to 4-8.
This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: Cummings hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having only averaged 53 points per game. However, it's not like Bartlett Yancey struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 52.6 points per game. The only thing between Cummings and another offensive beatdown is Bartlett Yancey. Will they be able to keep them contained?
Cummings didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Bartlett Yancey in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, but they still walked away with a 51-45 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Sidney, who scored 17 points along with five rebounds. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Cummings still be able to contain him? There's only one way to find out.
