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Men’s Basketball Cruises Past Bryn Athyn 84-65

Box Score Ashland, VA - In the finale of the Randolph-Macon Coaches Tournament, Wesleyan had no trouble cruising past Bryn Athyn 84-65. Austin Manley's sharpshooting behind the arc, going 4-9 for three, led the offensive charge with a loud sixteen points. Marquis Eskew, RMC All-Tournament Team selection, contributed fifteen points, while Justin Burden reached double digits with a commendable twelve points.

The Basics: 

Score: N.C. Wesleyan 84, Bryn Athyn 65
Location: Randolph-Macon College
Records: N.C. Wesleyan (6-5, 0-0 USA South), Bryn Athyn (8-4, 4-0 United East)


NCWU dominated the boards with a commanding 43-26 rebounding advantage, emphasizing the dominating control of the game. Deejayy Cox facilitated the offense brilliantly, dishing out seven assists. Wesleyan's shooting efficiency soared, surpassing 50 percent from the floor and an impressive 40 percent from beyond the arc—a noteworthy accomplishment for the season.

Kyron Kelly's presence in the paint was formidable, contributing significantly to the team's 46 points in that area. Notably, the bench played a crucial role, amassing an impressive 36 points. The defensive effort was also relentless, forcing 15 turnovers and creating opportunities for the team to capitalize.

Up Next

Men's Basketball will return to Rocky Mount on Wednesday afternoon for the USA South opener hosting SVU at 4:00 inside Everett Gymnasium. 


 
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Players Mentioned

Justin Burden

#13 Justin Burden

G
6' 4"
Freshman
Deejayy Cox

#1 Deejayy Cox

G
6' 2"
Freshman
Marquis Eskew

#10 Marquis Eskew

G
6' 1"
Junior
Ky

#32 Ky'ron Kelly

F
6' 7"
Junior
Austin Manley

#20 Austin Manley

G/F
6' 4"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Justin Burden

#13 Justin Burden

6' 4"
Freshman
G
Deejayy Cox

#1 Deejayy Cox

6' 2"
Freshman
G
Marquis Eskew

#10 Marquis Eskew

6' 1"
Junior
G
Ky

#32 Ky'ron Kelly

6' 7"
Junior
F
Austin Manley

#20 Austin Manley

6' 4"
Junior
G/F