It may have taken double overtime to finish the job, but Robert C. Byrd ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They escaped with a win against the Preston Knights by the margin of a single free throw, 60-59. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
When it comes to explaining why Preston lost, don't look at Easton Hayes. Despite the final result, he went 9 of 16 en route to 24 points and seven rebounds. Those 24 points gave Hayes a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aaron White, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine boards.
Eagles
| 01/28/25 @ Preston | 60-59 |
| 01/27/25 vs Lincoln | 47-29 |
| 01/25/25 @ Doddridge County | 56-63 |
| 01/18/25 vs Keyser | 80-52 |
| 01/14/25 vs East Fairmont | 54-40 |
Robert C. Byrd's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-3. As for Preston, they dropped their record down to 6-4 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Robert C. Byrd will host Grafton at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Robert C. Byrd is facing Grafton at the right time seeing as Grafton is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Preston, they will take on Philip Barbour at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Preston is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.9 points per game this season.
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