Box Score Tigerville, SC - North Greenville put together an 84-77 victory over of the Tornado of King University tonight at Hayes Gymnasium. The Crusaders had a solid game on offense, posting a 53.1 field goal percentage from the field and a 57.1 field goal percentage from the three point line.
Jalon Cokley had another big game, posting 23 points for the game, just one point below his season high.
Results
- Score: NGU 84 / KING 77
- Location: Hayes Gymnasium / Tigerville, SC
- Records: NGU 4-4, 4-4 CC / KING 3-9, 2-8 CC
Recap
- After two baskets by both teams early in the game, North Greenville would score nine straight points including a layup and a three pointer by David Muncy. The Crusaders would spend the remainder of the half hanging on to a comfortable lead. After a small run by King to cut the deficit down to five points, a dunk by Samson Mack and a three pointer by Christian Kincaid would put North Greenville back up by double digits. NGU would go on to lead by as much as 17 for the half, but King would score five straight points to end the half with a twelve point deficit.
- Both teams would shoot well to start the 2nd half. NGU would continue to hang on to a double digit lead until a six point run by the Tornado allowed them to pull within nine. King would get the deficit down to eight, but from there the Crusaders would get going again offensively, building the lead back up to 18. King would put together one last momentum swing to pull back within five, but it would be too little too late as the Crusaders would hang on for the win.
Individual
- Jalon Cokley put together a solid performance, posting 23 points, 4 rebounds, and an assist.
- David Muncy also had a memorable performance, scoring 17 points with a rebound and a steal.
- Jacob Redding scored 15 points while also providing 2 rebounds and an assist.
Upcoming
- The Crusaders will face the Southern Wesleyan Warriors on Thursday, February 11th in Tigerville.
