Dawkins, Jones post double-doubles in loss to L-R
The Mars Hill men's basketball team (5-19, 5-16 SAC) fell to Lenoir-Rhyne (10-15, 9-13 SAC) by a score of 92-71 Saturday evening on the road.
HICKORY, N.C. - The Mars Hill men's basketball team (5-19, 5-16 SAC) fell to Lenoir-Rhyne (10-15, 9-13 SAC) by a score of 92-71 Saturday evening on the road.
The Bears shot 50 percent from the floor and nearly 48 percent from beyond the arc, draining 10-of-21 three-point attempts. Nas Tyson hit 5-of-7 and ended the night with 21 points behind T.J. Nesmith's game-high 27.
Mars Hill shot a click below 47 percent from the floor, but outrebounded Lenoir-Rhyne 42-26. Isaiah Jones collected a game-high 16 rebounds and added 10 points. Kadyn Dawkins picked up the double-double with 13 points and 10 assists. Isayah Johnson led the Lions with 17 points.
Notable Performers
L-R
- Points - T.J. Nesmith (27), Nas Tyson (21)
- Rebounds - Cooper Fowler (6), P.J. Joseph (4)
- Assists - Nas Tyson (5), Jalen Johnson & Kevin Kangu (4)
- Steals - Nas Tyson (4), Salle Wilson (3)
MHU
- Points - Isayah Johnson (17), Kadyn Dawkins (13)
- Rebounds - Isaiah Jones (16), Michael Houge (8)
- Assists - Kadyn Dawkins (10), Jay Hickman, Ji'lil Michael, & Clay Hodges (2)
- Blocks - Justus Shelton (3), Isayah Johnson (2)
The Lions close out their 2022 home schedule on Monday, February 21 when they host Catawba inside Chambers Gymnasium at 7:30 p.m.
