The Capital Cougars pushed their score all the way to 63 on Saturday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They were the victim of a tough 87-63 defeat at the hands of Spring Valley. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Capital has suffered since December 15, 2023.
Spring Valley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Clay Robertson out in front who scored 24 points. Harrison Riggs was another key contributor, scoring 19 points.
Capital dropped their record down to 2-7 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Spring Valley, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Capital will take on South Charleston at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in South Charleston's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last six matches. As for Spring Valley, they will head out on the road to square off against St. Albans at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in West Virginia (St. Albans is ranked 27th, while Spring Valley is ranked 26th).
