Tyler Nickel Has Another Huge Game With 54 Points

Posted Jan 27, 2022
Class of 2022 UNC Basketball signee Tyler Nickel was unstoppable Wednesday. The East Rockingham basketball star scored a school-record 54 points to lead the Eagles to an 84-61 victory over Central in Elkton, Va. Nickel scored 38 points in the first half en route to his record-setting night. He broke his own school record of 48 points he set earlier this season. (WHSV.com)

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