The North Greenville Crusaders were unable to turn turnovers into points as they ultimately fell to the Braves of UNC Pembroke with a final score of 83-62 this afternoon in Pembroke, North Carolina. NGU struggled from the field in the opening half, posting a .321 field goal percentage going into halftime. The Crusaders would vastly improve in the second half with a .478 percentage, but it would not be enough as the Braves would ultimately win by twenty-one.
Key Stat: Points off Turnovers - Although the two teams would finish nearly even in turnovers with NGU committing eighteen and UNCP committing sixteen, the Braves were able to capitalize with twenty-six points off turnovers while the Crusaders would score just six points off turnovers.
Results
- Score: NGU 62 / UNCP 83
- Location: English E. Jones Center / Pembroke, NC
- Records: NGU 2-15, 0-8 CC / UNCP 16-1, 8-1 CC
Individual
- C.J. Jamison finished the afternoon with thirteen points, three rebounds, and two assists.
- Caleb Williams posted ten points, six rebounds, two assists, a block, and a steal.
- John Haddock Rogers also hit double digit points with ten while also providing four rebounds, two blocks, a steal, and an assist.
Upcoming
- NGU will head to Franklin Springs, Georgia on Monday, January 16th to take on the Lions of Emmanuel College.
