Cobras Take Care of Business at Home

Hartsville, SC- Coker University dominated Mars Hill in a high-scoring basketball game on February 14, 2024. Coker came out strong in the first half, scoring 67 points, while Mars Hill only managed 41. The second half saw both teams scoring 53 points each, but Coker's early lead secured their victory with a final score of 120-94.

Mars Hill's Kory Davis was their leading scorer with 13 points, followed closely by Caleb Mauldin with 12 points. Despite their efforts, Mars Hill struggled to keep up with Coker's offensive prowess. Kadyn Dawkins had a strong performance, contributing 24 points to the team's total.

Coker had an impressive team performance, with five players scoring in double digits. Andre Leavell led the team with 18 points, while Glenn Bynum and Mahmoud Bangura contributed 16 and 24 points respectively. Anthony Burch and Tate Mulkey also had solid performances, scoring 13 points each.

Both teams had similar shooting percentages, with Coker shooting 50.7% from the field and Mars Hill shooting 48.6%. However, Coker's three-point shooting percentage was significantly higher at 34.9% compared to Mars Hill's 40%. Coker also had a strong free throw shooting percentage of 87.9%.

The game was not without its share of fouls, with Mars Hill receiving no technical fouls and Coker receiving one from Darrell Gardner. The officials for the game were Wayne Merritt and Kurt Tackett, and the attendance was recorded at 101 spectators.

Overall, Coker's dominant offensive performance led them to a decisive victory over Mars Hill. Their balanced scoring and strong shooting percentages were key factors in their success. Mars Hill fought hard but struggled to keep up with Coker's offensive firepower.