East Rutherford posted their biggest win since December 13, 2024 on Friday. They put the hurt on the Polk County Wolverines with a sharp 60-39 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Cavaliers as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Blake Suttle was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 24 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Eli Roof, who went 5 of 9 on his way to 11 points and four steals.
Cavaliers
| 12/11/23 @ Bessemer City | 18 |
| 01/17/25 @ Polk County | 17 |
| 02/02/24 vs Patton | 17 |
| 01/07/25 vs Patton | 16 |
| 12/01/23 vs Chesnee | 16 |
East Rutherford smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Despite the loss, Polk County still got an impressive performance from Aaron Jackson, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 11 boards. The contest was Jackson's fourth in a row with at least ten points.
East Rutherford's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-12. As for Polk County, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-11.
East Rutherford didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 76-59 defeat against Hendersonville on the 20th. As for Polk County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 73-56 loss against Brevard on the 22nd.
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