BREVARD, N.C. – The LaGrange College men's basketball team edged Brevard College on the road in non-conference action on Wednesday night in a 92-87 final from Boshamer Gymnasium in Brevard, North Carolina.
THE BASICS
Score: Brevard 87, LaGrange 92
Records: Panthers 2-0 (0-0 CCS) | Tornados 1-1 (0-0 USA South)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The first half was once again a spectacle of offensive fireworks as LC dropped a 50-piece on the host Tornados, who were similarly seeking a 2-0 start to the season. Micah McAllister (Newnan, Ga.) gave LaGrange an 11-point advantage at one point before Brevard cut the deficit down to just six heading into the locker rooms.
- The second half saw the home team capture their first lead since early in the first half as Tyler Baldwin notched the go-ahead layup. The final 10 minutes fell majorly in the Red and Black's favor, however, as they enjoyed a nine-point lead at the 5:49 mark in the half. BC did all they could to bring themselves back in the frame, finding themselves within a single point of getting the game-tying score, but ultimately could not overcome late baskets by the Panthers who notched their second win of the season with zero losses to their name.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- The Panthers were led by a 24-point, offensive showcase by Devin Dowell (LaGrange, Ga.), who surpassed 180-career points with his performance this evening.
- Kani Rashied-Henry (Tyrone, Ga.) led LC with 11 rebounds and four blocks, in a 19-point, double-double effort.
- McAllister led the team with three tre's and a pair of steals.
UP NEXT
- LaGrange is back on the court on Saturday when they travel to Montgomery, Alabama to play in the Huntingdon Classic hosted by the Hawks as they face off with Millsaps College at 5:00 p.m. eastern time.
- Brevard plays their next game at Warren Wilson College on Friday at 8:00 p.m.
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