Hughes took care of business in their home opener on Friday (barely). They escaped with a win against the Purcell Marian Cavaliers by the margin of a single free throw, 53-52. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the BIG RED as it put an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Elijah Englemen was nothing short of spectacular: he went 6 for 10 en route to 20 points plus six rebounds and two steals. Sir Stirling was another key player, earning four points in addition to ten rebounds and four blocks.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hughes will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Aiken at 7:30 p.m. on December 10th. As for Purcell Marian, they will welcome North College Hill at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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