Coker Rallies Back For Win vs. Tusculum

Coker Men's Basketball team secured a hard-fought 82-77 victory over Tusculum in a game that took place on December 9, 2023. The win improved Coker's overall record to 6-3 and their conference record to 2-0.

The game started strongly for Tusculum, as they managed to take a five-point lead at halftime, with the score standing at 46-41 in their favor. However, Coker rallied in the second half and outscored Tusculum 41-31 to secure the victory.

Coker's leading scorer for the game was Andre Leavell, who had an outstanding performance, contributing 25 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Leavell was the driving force behind Coker's comeback in the second half. Demar Anderson also had a strong game, scoring 17 points and adding two rebounds and one assist.

Coker's defense played a pivotal role in the victory, forcing Tusculum into committing 19 turnovers throughout the game. KJ Crump was particularly effective on defense, recording four steals. Coker's team effort on defense allowed them to limit Tusculum's shooting percentage to 37.2%.

Tusculum had some notable performances from their players. Josiah Morris led the team in scoring with 14 points, while Jacob Hobbs made an impact with 16 points and 14 rebounds.

The victory was crucial for Coker, as it helped them maintain their undefeated start to the conference season. The team will look to build on this win and continue their strong performance in their upcoming games.

The game took place in Hartsville, South Carolina, and was attended by 104 spectators. The officials for the game were Chase Furlough, David Russell, and Connor MacDaid.

Overall, it was an exciting and closely contested game, with Coker displaying resilience and determination to secure the victory. The team's strong defensive performance and standout individual efforts were key to their success.