Wolfpack claimed a 31-28 victory over Cardinals in the regular season on Saturday evening. The match finished with the three-point margin that often separates good sides from great ones. By then the crowd had seen enough to know it would be a close affair.
Wolfpack arrived with mixed recent memories. They had bounced back with a 41-31 win over Mountainers after a 31-35 defeat to Commodors. Before that came a 73-0 rout of Spiders and an 8-34 loss to Cavaliers. The pattern suggests inconsistency rather than decline.
Cardinals came in with their own form questions. A 27-30 loss to Demon Dikons followed a 41-31 win over Mastings. Earlier they beat Wildcats 59-13 before losing 38-41 to Rebels. The results show they can compete but rarely dominate consistently.
And here's the thing about a scoreline like this — it tells you more than the numbers. Three points after thirty-one minutes of play means both sides traded blows without either pulling away for good. The visitors kept their side in it until the final whistle.
To be fair, neither team had much room for error. Wolfpack's defense held firm when it mattered most. Cardinals showed they could respond when pushed but could not find the extra points needed. The result extends Wolfpack's winning momentum while leaving Cardinals searching for answers.
