Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Asheville). They walked away with a 73-64 win over the North Henderson Knights on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cougars as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
| 12/20/24 @ North Henderson | 5 |
| 01/24/24 @ North Buncombe | 5 |
| 12/09/23 @ Asheville School (Independent) | 4 |
| 12/08/23 @ Hendersonville | 3 |
| 01/17/24 vs McDowell | 3 |
Andre Thomas was the offensive standout of the game as he went 7 for 16 on his way to 15 points and five rebounds. That's the most rebounds he has posted since back in January. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendrick Carter, who posted seven points and five rebounds.
Asheville was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Asheville's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-6. As for North Henderson, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Asheville Cougars duke it out with the Pigeon Forge Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pigeon Forge will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Asheville surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Henderson, they will be taking part in a tournament against Pickens at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. North Henderson is facing Pickens at the right time seeing as Pickens is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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