Men's Basketball Falls to Carson-Newman on the Road
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Coker
11-8, 7-4 SAC
|
38 | 43 | 81 |
|
Carson-Newman
15-4, 8-3 SAC
|
67 | 53 | 120 |
The Coker men's basketball team faced off against Carson-Newman in a highly anticipated game. Coker had a record of 11-8 overall and 7-4 in the South Atlantic Conference (SAC), while Carson-Newman had a record of 15-4 overall and 8-3 in the SAC.
Coker trailed in the first half as the Carson-Newman went on a run and took the lead going into the second half 67-38. Coker tried to rally in the second half, but Carson-Newman continued to extend their lead, ultimately winning the game with a final score of 120-81.
Despite the loss, Coker had some standout performances. Demar Anderson led the team in scoring with 22 points, shooting 7-17 from the field and a perfect 7-7 from the free-throw line. Glenn Bynum Jr. also had a solid game, contributing 15 points and 5 rebounds. Hayden Abdullah also contributed 11 points, 4 steals, and 3 rebounds for the Cobras.
Cobras will take the road for their next game as they face Anderson on Wednesday.
Team Stats
Carson-Newman
| Game Statistics | Coker | Carson-Newman |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (26-78) | (43-64) |
| Field Goal % | 33.3% | 67.2% |
| Rebounds | 30 | 51 |
| Assists | 21 | 35 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 20 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 9 | 20 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 13 | 8 |
| Pts in the Paint | 20 | 62 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 2 | 38 |
| Bench Pts | 22 | 39 |