HARROGATE, Tenn. – Lees-McRae men's basketball battled South Atlantic Conference opponent Lincoln Memorial on New Year's Eve. The Bobcats fell ,80-69, on Wednesday afternoon in Harrogate, Tennessee.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Lincoln Memorial –
80, Lees-McRae – 69
LOCATION: B. Frank Turner Arena – Harrogate, Tennessee
RECORDS: Lincoln Memorial (7-5/3-3); Lees-McRae (5-8/2-3)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Lees-McRae trailed by 11 at the 7:19 mark of the first half, but the Bobcats tied the contest at 40-40 with a three-pointer from Dwight Canady. Chase McDuffie knocked down two free throws before the break for the 42-42 tie at the halftime break.
- The Railsplitters led by 10 with 7:05 left in the second half and earned the 80-69 win over the Bobcats this afternoon.
- McDuffie led the Bobcats with 20 points on 8-14 shooting and added three rebounds. Canady and Nigel Okwakol followed with 15 and 11 points, respectively.
UP NEXT:
Lees-McRae men's basketball returns to the McNair & Debi Tornow Court on Saturday, January 3 at 4 p.m. against Francis Marion in Conference Carolinas play.
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