McDowell extended their winning streak to four games thanks to a huge performance from Derrick Forney Jr. Everything went the McDowell Titans' way against the Asheville Cougars on Friday as the McDowell Titans made off with an 86-63 win thanks in part to Forney Jr, who posted 33 points. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in points.
Kyson Rinnert
| 02/07/25 @ Asheville | 16 |
| 02/04/25 vs Enka | 15 |
| 01/31/25 vs North Buncombe | 23 |
| 01/24/25 @ T.C. Roberson | 20 |
The team also got some help courtesy of Kyson Rinnert, who had 16 points. His evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points.
Despite the loss, Asheville still got an impressive performance from Andre Thomas, who went 11 for 22 to rack up 24 points. Thomas has been hot, having posted 16 or more points the last seven times he's played. Another player making a difference was Elijah Cox, who went 5 of 11 on his way to 13 points and four steals.
McDowell's record now sits at 19-2. As for Asheville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McDowell will head out to take on Erwin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Erwin's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six contests. As for Asheville, they will venture away from home to face off against North Buncombe at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in North Buncombe's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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