Tigerville, SC - The North Greenville Crusaders were put to the test in the conference-leading nationally-ranked Braves of UNC Pembroke with a final score of 92-61 this afternoon at Hayes Gymnasium. UNCP's offense proved to be highly-productive in the first half, shooting .429 percent from the field. NGU struggled out of the gate and shot .250 percent in the first half. North Greenville was much more effective in the second half, scoring forty points. However, the Braves also improved with a .514 percent to score fifty points in the half. Fast break points went in favor of the Braves 27-4. Point in the paint were also dominated by UNC Pembroke 40-12.
Results
- Score: NGU 61 / UNCP 92
- Location: Hayes Gymnasium / Tigerville, SC
- Records: NGU 4-9, 2-8 CC / UNCP 16-1, 13-1 CC
Individual
- Jacob Redding put together a solid performance, scoring twenty points along with two rebounds and an assist.
- Zak Perdew hit double digit points with ten and also posted a rebound and a steal.
- Joe Conley had a tough night from the field but did put up twelve rebounds and two blocks.
Upcoming
- NGU will face the Converse Valkyries on Tuesday, January 25th in Tigerville.
