Coker University's men's basketball team secured a 103-95 victory over Johnson C. Smith University on November 29, 2023. The game took place at the DeLoach Center in Hartsville, South Carolina.
The first half saw Johnson C. Smith take an early lead, outscoring Coker 54-46. However, Coker rallied in the second half, scoring 57 points compared to Johnson C. Smith's 41, ultimately securing the win.
For Johnson C. Smith, Avery Huggins and Javon Floyd led the team in scoring, both contributing 21 points. Huggins also recorded 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. Floyd added 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 3 steals to his stat line.
Cedric Patterson also had a solid performance for Johnson C. Smith, scoring 12 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists. However, their efforts were not enough to secure the win.
Coker's Hayden Abdullah, Demar Anderson, and Andre Leavell were instrumental in their team's victory. Abdullah contributed 8 points, 1 rebound, and 1 steal, while Anderson scored 8 points and recorded 6 assists. Leavell led the team in scoring with 22 points, along with 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
Tate Mulkey and Mahmoud Bangura also had notable performances for Coker, scoring 20 and 21 points, respectively. Mulkey made an impressive 6 three-pointers, while Bangura recorded a double-double with 13 rebounds and 4 assists.
Both teams had a similar field goal percentage, with Johnson C. Smith shooting 54.3% and Coker shooting 48.1%. However, Coker had a higher three-point shooting percentage, making 39.5% of their attempts compared to Johnson C. Smith's 22.2%. Coker also had a higher free throw percentage, making 60% of their attempts.
