Meisenheimer, NC - In a challenging road matchup, the NC Wesleyan men's basketball team faced a tough test against the Pfeiffer Falcons, ultimately falling 94-78. The Battling Bishops now hold a 7-6 season record and are 1-1 in conference play. Marquis Eskew led the scoring effort with an impressive nineteen points and three rebounds, continuing to be the team's go-to scorer. Omari Bolden and Justin Burden also continued to be really solid options off the bench for Coach Thompson, as both reached double digits.

The Basics:
Score: N.C. Wesleyan 78, Pfeiffer 94
Location/Venue: Meisenheimer, NC / Merner Gymnasium
Records: N.C. Wesleyan (7-6,1-1 USA South), Pfeiffer (4-3, 1-0 USA South)

 
Despite the best offensive performances of the 2023-24 campaign, shooting over 50% in both halves and hitting a season-high 19-31 in the second period, the Battling Bishops couldn't overcome Pfeiffer's second-half surge. Pfeiffer's seven threes in the latter half proved decisive, putting the game out of reach for the Battling Bishops. 

Up Next:

The men's basketball team will regroup and face William Peace in a USA South Conference Championship game rematch from a year ago at home on Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm.