Box Score Tigerville, SC - The North Greenville Crusaders are still in search of their first win in conference play after a competitive game saw NGU struggle late and ultimately fall to the King Tornado with a final score of 87-78 this evening at Hayes Gymnasium. NGU trailed by six at the half, but began the second half with the momentum and came back to tie things up. However, the Crusaders weren't able to grab the lead as King would hang onto a small lead throughout the majority of the second half. That lead would open up late as NGU would go cold from the field, allowing King to take a double-digit lead and ultimately a nine point win.
Key Stat: Offensive Rebounds - The Tornado doubled NGU in offensive rebounds with twenty, contributing to eighteen second chance points.
Results
- Score: NGU 78 / KING 87
- Location: Hayes Gymnasium / Tigerville, SC
- Records: NGU 1-14, 0-7 CC / KING 5-9, 4-4 CC
Individual
- Zak Perdew was perfect from the field, going seven of seven including 3 three-pointers for a total of twenty-two points. He also provided two rebounds and two assists.
- C.J. Jamison neared a double-double, finishing the game with sixteen points, nine rebounds, six assists, and a steal.
- Draylan Burton posted twelve points, four rebounds, and two assists.
Upcoming
- NGU will return to action on Thursday, January 12 in Tigerville against the Lions of Paine College.
