Brevard, NC - In a hard-fought USA South match-up, the N.C. Wesleyan men's basketball team suffered a tough loss to Brevard in the weekend opener, falling 90-83 on the road. Senior guard Marquis Eskew delivered his best performance of the year, achieving a career-high of 26 points, complimented by two steals and two rebounds. Kyron Kelly and Deejayy Cox also contributed significantly, both reaching double figures, with Cox securing an impressive eleven rebounds from the backcourt.

The Basics:
Score: N.C. Wesleyan 83, Brevard 90
Location/Venue: Brevard, NC / Boshamer Gymnasium
Records: N.C. Wesleyan (7-7,1-2 USA South), Brevard (7-8, 2-2 USA South)

Wesleyan's offense lit up the Tornadoes in the second half, exceeding 50% in the period. The second period marked by an exceptionally high-scoring spree, seeing Wesleyan notch nearly 56 points – a season high. While the defense fell just short, the Battling Bishops will look to bounce back at Greensboro College tomorrow afternoon.