Box Score Tigerville, SC - The North Greenville Crusaders fell victim to a powerful offense in the Emmanuel Lions, falling 89-80 at Hayes Gymnasium. NGU was also effective offensively, posting a 48.4 field goal percentage for the game. However, a 50.8 field goal percentage as well as 17 second chance points proved to be the difference. Jalon Cokley put together an impressive performance with 21 points.

Results

• Score: NGU 80 / EMM 89
• Location: Hayes Gymnasium / Tigerville, SC
• Records: NGU 2-3 2-3 CC / EMM 5-4, 3-1 CC

Recap

• Emmanuel started with the momentum, posting a 7-2 run, but the Crusaders responded right back with five straight points. Tied again at 15-15, NGU put together a nine point run to lead 24-15. North Greenville would go on to lead by as much as twelve, but a 10-2 run later in the half evened up the score once again. Jalon Cokley capped off the half with a three pointer to give the Crusaders a 48-42 lead going into halftime.
• The Lions would begin the 2nd half with a five point run to pull within one point. The lead would be exchanged several times in the next few minutes.Tied at 60-60, the Crusaders would go cold, allowing Emmanuel to put together a 10-1 run to lead by nine. NGU fought back to pull within five, but the Lions would continue to hold on to a fairly comfortable lead, ultimately taking the win by nine points.

Individual

• Jalon Cokley had an impressive performance, posting 21 points and 7 rebounds.
• Tracus Chisholm scored 13 points and also recorded 3 assists and 2 steals.
• Jacob Redding also hit double digits with 12 points.

Upcoming

• North Greenville will return to action on Tursday, January 28th against the Erskine Flying Fleet in Due West, South Carolina.