The Carson Cougars’ girls basketball team achieved a notable victory on January 12, 2024, defeating the Robinson Bulldogs 45-37 in an away game. Freshman guard Audrey Faggart led the scoring for the Cougars with 12 points, showcasing her potential in a challenging matchup.
Strong Start and Resilient Finish
Head coach Chloe Monroe expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance despite a long layoff prior to the game. “We would like to have won bigger, but we’ll definitely take it,” Monroe said. “Long layoff and then we come back for a very physical game, but we responded. We got the win.”
The Cougars began the game with an impressive first quarter, establishing an early lead with a score of 15-3. Notably, Julia Burleson contributed significantly, sinking two 3-pointers that helped set the tone for the match. Although Faggart did not score in the opening quarter, she found her rhythm, finishing with six 2-point baskets.
As the game progressed, the Cougars maintained control, particularly in the second and third quarters, where they outscored the Bulldogs 13-8 and 10-15 respectively. In the fourth quarter, Brooklyn Johnson, Braylee Johnson, and Rylee Hedrick solidified the victory by converting crucial free throws, ensuring the Cougars held off any late challenge from Robinson.
Current Standing and Future Outlook
With this victory, the Cougars improved their overall record to 8-9 and maintained a balanced 5-5 mark in the South Piedmont Conference. They have achieved a clean sweep against both Robinson and Concord this season, along with a previous win against East Rowan.
The final scoring breakdown for the game was as follows: Carson finished with 45 points, while Robinson concluded with 37 points. The scoring for Carson included Faggart with 12, Burleson with 9, and Brooklyn Johnson with 8. Robinson’s top scorers were Rucker and Forte, who contributed 11 and 10 points, respectively.
As they continue their season, the Cougars look to build on this momentum and improve their standing within the conference, aiming for further success in upcoming matches.
