After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Boiling Springs, Union County was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Blacksburg Wildcats 57-55. The Yellowjackets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Eric Gray was his usual excellent self, going 8 for 17 en route to 22 points plus five assists and three steals. Gray is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Ashton Stewart, who posted 13 points.
Blacksburg lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Michael Rose, who went 6 for 8 en route to 12 points plus three steals. What's more, Rose also posted a 75% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in December of 2023. Saad Lavender was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and 15 rebounds.
Union County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Blacksburg, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Union County has already played their next match, a 67-57 defeat against Newberry on the 6th. As for Blacksburg, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 52-47 loss against Broome on the 6th.
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