West Rowan girls basketball routs Robinson on Senior Night

Falcons stay tied for first place in South Piedmont Conference with two games left

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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West Rowan's girls basketball team defeated Robinson 64-27 on Wednesday's Senior Night. The Falcons (20-1, 11-1) stayed tied with Northwest Cabarrus for first place in the South Piedmont Conference with two games left. Tiara Thompson scored 26 points, including 13 in the first quarter and 13 more in the second, as West Rowan led 46-14 at halftime. Sydney Smith added 14 points for the Falcons, who will play at Salisbury on Friday and at Carson on Saturday to finish the regular season. Robinson (6-14, 4-8) will finish in sixth place in the conference.

Why it matters

This win keeps West Rowan in contention for the South Piedmont Conference title, as they remain tied for first place with two games left in the regular season. The Falcons have had a strong season and are looking to finish strong and secure a high seed in the upcoming state playoffs.

The details

West Rowan dominated from the start, jumping out to a 21-10 lead after the first quarter and then outscoring Robinson 25-4 in the second quarter to take a commanding 46-14 halftime advantage. Tiara Thompson was the standout performer, scoring 26 points, including 13 in each of the first two quarters. Sydney Smith also had a strong game, contributing 14 points for the Falcons.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 for West Rowan's Senior Night.
  • West Rowan has two games remaining in the regular season - at Salisbury on Friday, February 14 and at Carson on Saturday, February 15.

The players

Tiara Thompson

A standout player for West Rowan, scoring 26 points in the win over Robinson.

Sydney Smith

Contributed 14 points for West Rowan in the victory.

Ashley Poole

The head coach of the West Rowan girls basketball team.

Robinson

The opposing team that West Rowan defeated, who will finish the regular season in sixth place in the South Piedmont Conference.

Northwest Cabarrus

The team that is tied with West Rowan for first place in the South Piedmont Conference with two games remaining.

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What’s next

West Rowan will play their final two regular season games at Salisbury on Friday, February 14 and at Carson on Saturday, February 15 as they look to secure the South Piedmont Conference title.

The takeaway

West Rowan has had an impressive season so far, remaining tied for first place in the South Piedmont Conference with two games left. Their dominant win over Robinson on Senior Night shows they are peaking at the right time and will be a team to watch in the upcoming state playoffs.