Mars Hill downed by Newberry
The Mars Hill men's basketball team (5-17, 5-14 SAC) was defeated by Newberry (12-11, 12-9 SAC) by a score of 80-55 Monday night on the road.
NEWBERRY, S.C. - The Mars Hill men's basketball team (5-17, 5-14 SAC) was defeated by Newberry (12-11, 12-9 SAC) by a score of 80-55 Monday night on the road.
Newberry led 41-30 after the first half, shooting over 53 percent from the floor. TJ Brown led all Wolves with 10 points in the half followed by Quandaveon McCollum's eight. The Lions' duo of Michael Houge and Jay Hickman matched their totals.
The Wolves continued their hot-shooting in the second, hitting over 55 percent of their shots with a balanced scoring attack. The Lions shot just above 23 percent and went 0-11 from beyond the arc. Ji'lil Michael led the Lions with five points in the half.
Notable Performers
NBY
- Points - TJ Brown (13), Marcus Ford (12), Quandaveon McCollum, Devario Sheppard, & Malik Joseph (10)
- Rebounds - Malakhi Stremlow (7), Quandaveon McCollum & Callan Low (6)
- Assists - Robin Bedford (4), Quandaveon McCollum (3)
- Steals - Robin Bedford (3)
MHU
- Points - Jay Hickman (12), Michael Houge (11)
- Rebounds - Isayah Johnson & Isaiah Jones (7), Michael Houge (5)
- Assists - Isayah Johnson (3)
- Steals - Isaiah Jones (3), Ji'lil Michael (2)
The Lions return home on Wednesday, February 16 when they host Carson-Newman. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.