The North Greenville Crusaders put together a solid fight but ultimately came up short against the Lions of Emmanuel College with a final score of 76-72 this evening in Franklin Springs, Georgia. The matchup featured fifteen lead changes and ended with both teams shooting over 50% from the field. Trailing by four at halftime, the Crusaders matched Emmanuel's point production in the second half and shot a staggering .708 from the field, but it was not enough to close up the gap as the Lions also shot well in the half and went a perfect 12-12 from the free throw line to hold on to their four point lead. 

Key Stat: Free Throws - The Lions made fifteen of eighteen free throws for a percentage of .833 from the line including going twelve of twelve in the second half, allowing Emmanuel to preserve the lead.

Results

• Score: NGU 72 / EC 76
• Location: Shaw Athletic Center / Franklin Springs, GA
• Records: NGU 2-16, 0-9 CC / EC 10-7, 6-3 CC

Individual

• John Haddock Rogers finished his night with thirteen points, five rebounds, and two assists.
• Savion Brown put together a solid night as well with thirteen points, two rebounds, and two assists.
• Zak Perdew posted twelve points, two rebounds, two assists, and a steal.

Upcoming

• NGU will face the Flying Fleet of Erskine College on Wednesday, January 18th at Hayes Gymnasium.