Cobras Fall To Bears In Heartbreaking Fashion
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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28 | 57 | 85 |
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36 | 46 | 82 |
Team Stats
Lenoir-Rhyne
| Game Statistics | Lenoir-Rhyne | Coker |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (33-68) | (27-65) |
| Field Goal % | 48.5% | 41.5% |
| Rebounds | 42 | 43 |
| Assists | 12 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 15 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 13 | 16 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 7 | 5 |
| Pts in the Paint | 44 | 28 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 25 | 20 |
| Bench Pts | 11 | 31 |
Hartsville, SC - In a thrilling matchup between Lenoir-Rhyne and Coker, Lenoir-Rhyne managed to pull off a close victory with a final score of 85-82. Despite being down by eight points at halftime, Lenoir-Rhyne mounted a strong comeback in the second half to secure the win.
The game started off with both teams trading baskets, but Coker managed to build a lead and went into halftime with a 36-28 advantage. However, Lenoir-Rhyne came out firing in the second half, outscoring Coker 57-46 to secure the victory.
Coker put up a strong fight but fell short in the end. Andre Leavell led the team with 16 points, while Mahmoud Bangura nearly had a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds. Demar Anderson provided a spark off the bench, scoring 18 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.
Both teams had their struggles shooting from beyond the arc, with Lenoir-Rhyne shooting 30% and Coker shooting 30% as well. However, Lenoir-Rhyne had the edge in field goal percentage, shooting 48.5% compared to Coker's 41.5%.
The game was closely contested, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. Lenoir-Rhyne capitalized on their opportunities in the second half and made crucial shots down the stretch to secure the win.
