The North Greenville Crusaders kept up with the Mount Olive Trojans in the first half but fell behind throughout the second to fall with a final score of 80-70 this afternoon in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Three pointers told the story as North Greenville had a strong first half from behind the perimeter but struggled in the second half, going two for twelve behind the arc. NGU did lead the way in second chance points 17-8 and finished the game with an overall .323 field goal percentage.
Key Stat: Three Point Field Goals - North Greenville shot well from behind the arc in the first half while UMO struggled. However, the two teams would flip places in the second half as UMO would heat up from three point territory as the Crusaders cooled off.
Results
- Score: NGU 70 / UMO 80
- Location: Kornegay Arena / Mount Olive, NC
- Records: NGU 4-19, 2-12 CCÂ / UMO 8-14, 6-7 CCÂ
Individual
- Zak Perdew put together a strong afternoon, scoring twenty-one points while also collecting three rebounds and two assists.
- C.J. Jamison posted eleven points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
- Caleb Williams neared a double-double, recording nine points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
Upcoming
- NGU will face the Valkyries of Converse University on Wednesday, February 1st in Tigerville.
