The CAM Cougars basketball team opened up 2024 with gritty play on Thursday against Southwest Valley and won 58-39. The Cougars exchanged leads multiple times in the first  the first quarter and grabbed a lead by going on a 9-0 run to end the first quarter. That same intensity continued throughout the second quarter and CAM saw their lead grow to 11 thanks to multiple Ryan Bower threes. CAM was up 33-22 going into halftime and never lost the lead again throughout the rest of the game.

Collin Bower was a big part of the physical dominance on Thursday night with a team high 22 rebounds and 13 points. Ryan Bower led the team in scoring with 18 points. The Cougars dominated the rebounding column and converted their second chance opportunities into easy buckets. CAM head coach Ian Hunt talked about Collin Bower’s impact.

Coach Hunt liked the way his team played overall and want’s them to keep their energy consistent.

Southwest Valley was led by 12 from Alex Morgan and 11 from Cael Hogan. The Timberwolves fall to 5-3 on the season. CAM bumps up to 4-4 and Travel to Ar-We-Va Friday night.