Rocky Mount, NC - The N.C. Wesleyan men's basketball team put on an offensive clinic Saturday afternoon, rolling past Greensboro 107-63 in a dominant USA South victory. The Bishops scored over 50 points in both halves, never trailing as NCWU won its sixth conference contest.
The Basics:
Score:Â N.C. Wesleyan 107, Greensboro 63
Location/Venue:Â Rocky Mount, NC / Everett Gymnasium
Records:Â N.C. Wesleyan (12-9, 6-4Â USA South), Greensboro (3-18, 2-8 USA South)
Five Bishops reached double figures, led by Khalid Chavis-Hinds, who delivered a stellar two-way performance with 24 points while going 9-of-10 from the free-throw line. He was just as impactful on defense, racking up an impressive nine steals to stifle the Pride's offense.
Marquis Eskew added fifteen points on five made field goals, shooting a perfect 4-of-4 from the stripe. Both Justin Burden and DJ Benbow chipped in fourteen points apiece, with Burden making six shots and pulling down seven rebounds. Inside, Ky'ron Kelly recorded yet another double-double, finishing with twelve points and ten rebounds while shooting 5-of-6 from the floor in just 23 minutes of action.
Wesleyan dominated in the paint, outscoring Greensboro 60-34 down low and grabbing 25 second-chance points off a 41-28 rebounding advantage. The Bishops' relentless defense forced sixteen turnovers, leading to 36 fast-break points, and NCWU also capitalized at the free-throw line, converting 21 attempts.
Up Next:
The Bishops will travel to William Peace on Wednesday night at 7:30 PM for a big USA South matchup in Raleigh.