Carson-Newman Tops Coker 87-77
Carson-Neman defeated Coker 87-77 in SAC men's basketball on Saturday (Jan. 18).
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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45 | 32 | 77 |
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40 | 47 | 87 |
Team Stats
Carson-Newman
| Game Statistics | Coker | Carson-Newman |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-63) | (32-60) |
| Field Goal % | 39.7% | 53.3% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 34 |
| Assists | 13 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 10 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 6 | 18 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 14 | 7 |
| Pts in the Paint | 16 | 46 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 20 | 14 |
JEFFERSON CITY, TENN. – Julian Nelson was Coker's leading scorer in the Cobras' 87-77 loss to Carson-Newman on Saturday (Jan. 18) in South Atlantic Conference men's basketball action.
Nelson netted 23 points, including scoring 15 from 3-point range. Jonathon Gardner added 12 points from beyond the arc and Eren Moses chipped in 10 points and four rebounds. Teon Beckett also pulled down a game high 13 rebounds and scored nine points the Cobras.
Coker took a 45-40 lead after the first half thanks to sharp shooting and solid rebounding. The Cobras shot 56.7 percent from the field and 58.3 percent from 3-point range, while grabbing 18 boards compared to just seven for the Eagles.
The tables turned in the second half as Carson-Newman had the hot hand, while Coker struggled to regain its momentum. The Eagles out scored the Cobras 47-32 to take home the 87-77 victory.
The Cobras will return to the floor on Wednesday (Jan. 22) for a home game against Newberry College at 8 p.m.