NEWPORT NEWS, VA – CNU’s men’s basketball team dropped a 71-66 decision to NC Wesleyan Tuesday evening in the Freeman Center.
The Captains couldn’t hold a seven-point halftime lead and also could not overcome 20 turnovers to the Bishops 11.
CNU led at the break, 37-30 while shooting 13-of-32 (41%) from the field, 5-of-10 (50%) on three-pointers, and 6-of-9 (67%) from the free throw line. NC Wesleyan was 11-of-34 (32%) from the field in the first half, 2-of-11 (18%) on three’s and 6-of-8 (75%) from the free throw line.
The second half saw the Captains score just 29 points, while allowing the Bishops to score 41 points. Both teams shot over 40%, but the Captains turnovers allowed NC Wesleyan the ability to take the lead. The Bishops were 15-of-35 (43%) from the field, 6-of-12 (50%) on three’s, and 5-of-6 (83%) from the charity stripe. CNU was 10-of-23 (44%) from the floor, 5-of-10 (50%) on three’s and 4-of-5 (80%) from the free throw line.
For the game, NC Wesleyan finished 26-of-69 (38%) from the field, 8-of-23 (35%) on three’s and 11-of-14 (79%) from the free throw line. The Captains finished 23-of-55 (42%) from the field, 10-of-20 (50%) on three’s and 10-of-14 (71%) from the free throw line.
The Bishops were led by Bradley Blue with 17 points. Bobby Jenkins finished with 15 points and Keith Sudler and Mo Boykins added 11 points apiece.
Otho Hampton led the way for CNU with 18 points and nine rebounds. Jordan Short finished with 14 points and Jeremy Romeo added 10 points.
The Bishops are now 9-5 overall and 2-1 in the USA South. CNU falls to 8-6 overall and 2-1 in the USA South.
The Captains return to action this Saturday as they travel to Ferrum College with tip-off set for 4 pm.
Newspaper Box Score NC Wesleyan College vs Christopher Newport 1/20/04 7:30 pm at Freeman Center, Newport News, VA At Freeman Center, Newport News, VA NC WESLEYAN COLLEGE 71, CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT 66 NC WESLEYAN COLLEGE (9-5, 2-1) BLUE, Bradley 6-16 5-6 17; JENKINS, Bobby 5-11 0-0 15; SUDLER, Keith 5-18 0-0 11; BOYKIN, Marshall 5-6 1-2 11; SINCLAIR, Ryan 3-7 1-2 9; JENKINS, Donta 2-5 4-4 8; HOLMES, Aiyetori 0-1 0-0 0; SMITH, Rob 0-3 0-0 0; SPEARS, Ramone 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 26-69 11-14 71. CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT (8-6, 2-1) HAMPTON, Otho 7-15 4-5 18; SHORT, Jordan 5-7 0-0 14; ROMEO, Jeremy 3-7 2-2 10; HEPNER, Mark 2-5 4-7 8; MURRER, Steven 3-5 0-0 8; BROOKMAN, Blake 2-7 0-0 6; SELDON, Dont'a 1-5 0-0 2; TURNER, David 0-2 0-0 0; PURDHAM, Adam 0-1 0-0 0; COLLINS, Tim 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 23-55 10-14 66. NC Wesleyan College........... 30 41 - 71 Christopher Newport........... 37 29 - 66 3-point goals-NC Wesleyan College 8-23 (JENKINS, Bobby 5-10; SINCLAIR, Ryan 2-5; SUDLER, Keith 1-7; BLUE, Bradley 0-1), Christopher Newport 10-20 (SHORT, Jordan 4-4; MURRER, Steven 2-3; ROMEO, Jeremy 2-4; BROOKMAN, Blake 2-6; SELDON, Dont'a 0-1; HAMPTON, Otho 0-2). Fouled out--NC Wesleyan College-None, Christopher Newport-None. Rebounds-NC Wesleyan College 41 (BOYKIN, Marshall 9), Christopher Newport 38 (HAMPTON, Otho 9). Assists-NC Wesleyan College 10 (JENKINS, Bobby 5), Christopher Newport 17 (BROOKMAN, Blake 9). Total fouls-NC Wesleyan College 11, Christopher Newport 14. A-1214