The Nantahala Hawks will be playing at home against the Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Nantahala has now lost seven straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 7.
Last Wednesday, Nantahala was beaten by the Yellowjackets 84-44.
Meanwhile, Blue Ridge Early College took their game at home on Thursday with ease, bagging a 59-23 victory over the Bears. That looming 59-23 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Blue Ridge Early College yet this season.
Blue Ridge Early College had a senior duo take command as Eric Puskarich scored 20 points along with six assists and Ethan Henson scored 21 points along with six rebounds. Evan Pressley was another key contributor, scoring six points along with eight rebounds.
Nantahala dropped their record down to 3-10 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road. That rough patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.0 points per game. As for Blue Ridge Early College, their victory bumped their record up to 4-13.
Nantahala came up short against the Bobcats in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 76-65. Will Nantahala have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
