Cobras Drop Midweek SAC Road Contest to Lenoir-Rhyne
Miguel Priest scored 18 points and pulled down seven rebounds in a loss to Lenoir-Rhyne.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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22 | 45 | 67 |
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40 | 56 | 96 |
Team Stats
Lenoir-Rhyne
| Game Statistics | Coker | Lenoir-Rhyne |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-66) | (32-68) |
| Field Goal % | 37.9% | 47.1% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 50 |
| Assists | 14 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 19 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 24 | 12 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 2 | 10 |
| Pts in the Paint | 38 | 28 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 33 | 53 |
HICKORY, N.C. – The Coker College men's basketball team fell to the Lenoir-Rhyne University Bears on Wednesday (Feb. 8) in a South Atlantic Conference matchup by a score of 96-67.
Chase Brewington knocked down a three in Coker's opening possession to give the Cobras a 3-0 lead. However, a 20-2 run by the Bears propelled them to a 15-point advantage with 11:21 left in the opening half. Lenoir-Rhyne continued to keep the momentum on its side of the court, taking a 40-22 lead into the locker rooms at half.
The Bears remained in command the remainder of the second half, picking up the eventual 96-67 home win.
Miguel Priest was the lone Cobra in double figures, scoring 18 points on 6-9 shooting. He also pulled down a team-high seven rebounds.
The Cobras will be back in action on Saturday (Feb. 11) when they play host to Tusculum. Opening tip is set for 4 p.m.