The Thomas Jefferson boys basketball team suffered a 52-37 setback to visiting Exeter on Monday night at the TJ Fieldhouse.
It was the opener of the 2023-24 season for the Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers led 12-11 at the end of the first quarter, but the Tigers outscored the hosts 14-7 in the second period.
The third quarter was nearly even, but Exeter held a 35-28 advantage heading into the final frame. The Tigers finished strong, outscoring TJ 17-9 in the fourth quarter.
Sophomore Kohl Thurman scored 13 points to lead the Cavaliers, while freshman Jack Twiss added 12.
Junior Ethan Renger and sophomore Trenton Farley chipped in three points apiece for TJ, while sophomore Kyler Beard, sophomore Jaxx Wisdom and freshman Spencer Long each scored two points.
Exeter’s Kason Nelson and Kronikel Lokot scored 12 points apiece, while Kendal Gorman added 10. The Tigers are now 1-1.
Thomas Jefferson (0-1) hosts Bronaugh at 7 on Tuesday night.
