BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College men's basketball team fell to the University of Mount Olive on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 91-85. The Bobcats were led by Jerick Haynes who finished with 22 points.
The Bobcats and Trojans began the game in a frenzy with both sides scoring several fast break baskets. After falling behind, The Bobcats Jerick Haynes drove strong to the hoop for the layup to tie the score at 33. A few moments later, Kamil Williams knocked down a straight away three to put Lees-McRae on top, 39-38. The Trojans were able to respond and hit a three as time expired to take a 45-41 lead into halftime.
Mount Olive started the second half strong by extending their lead. Moments later, Sidney Dollar drove to the basket for two and cut the Trojan lead to three. Mount Olive would again respond by draining a series of three pointers to widen their advantage. Due in large part to the play of Jerick Haynes, Lees-McRae was able to cut the lead all the way back down to one with 43 seconds to play. From this point, it was all Trojans as they were able to knock down shots from the line and hang on to win, 91-85.
The Bobcats will return to action next Wednesday when they face North Greenville at home. Tipoff from Banner Elk is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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