In a competitive match on January 12, 2024, the Carson Cougars triumphed over the Robinson Bulldogs with a final score of 45-37. Freshman standout Audrey Faggart led the Cougars with 12 points, contributing significantly to the team’s overall performance on the road in Concord, North Carolina.
Strong Start for the Cougars
Carson’s victory came after a long layoff from competition, a challenge that head coach Chloe Monroe acknowledged. “We would like to have won bigger, but we’ll definitely take it,” Monroe said after the game. “Long layoff and then we come back for a very physical game, but we responded. We got the win.” With this result, the Cougars improved their overall record to 8-9 and maintained a 5-5 standing in the South Piedmont Conference.
The game began with a strong performance from Julia Burleson, who made two early three-pointers, helping Carson secure a commanding 15-3 lead by the end of the first quarter. Despite not scoring in the opening period, Faggart found her rhythm, finishing the game with six successful two-point shots.
Fourth Quarter Defense Seals the Win
As the match progressed, the Cougars managed to maintain their lead, even as the Bulldogs began to close the gap. In the fourth quarter, crucial free throws from Brooklyn Johnson, Braylee Johnson, and Rylee Hedrick helped secure the win for Carson. The Cougars’ defense proved effective, successfully staving off a late surge from the Bulldogs.
The scoring breakdown for Carson included contributions from several players: Faggart with 12 points, Burleson with 9, Brooklyn Johnson with 8, and Hedrick with 7. For Robinson, Rucker led the team with 11 points, followed by Forte with 10.
Overall, the Cougars’ victory marked their second consecutive win against Robinson this season, having also defeated Concord previously. With their performance, Carson continues to build momentum as they strive for a strong finish in the conference.
Final score: Carson 45, Robinson 37.
“We would like to have won bigger, but we’ll definitely take it,” said head coach Chloe Monroe.
