Storyline – vs. NEWBERRY
Head coach Jason Taylor and the Newberry Wolves come into the UVA Wise matchup with only one win in the South Atlantic Conference from a 82-71 Anderson knockout. In their matchup against fellow South Atlantic Conference opponent Wingate, the Wolves were held to a mere 5-29 from three-point range and only connected on 20 of 60 shots from the field. 

Currently, the Wolves are shooting 37.4 percent from the field, 28 percent from the arc, and average 40 rebounds per game.

In the last matchup against UVA Wise, Newberry was able to grab the win by only three points, 73-70, on Jan 23, 2021.

NEWBERRY PLAYERS TO WATCH:

QuanDaveon McCollum:  Averages 14.7 ppg, 8.7 rpg, dropped 31 points against SAC opponent Mars Hill on Nov. 18, 2021

TJ Brown: Averages 11.0 ppg, averages 4.2 rpg, scored 16 points against Johnson C. Smith on 11/13/21
 

ABOUT UVA WISE
Head Coach Blake Mellinger and the Cavs are looking to shake off a six-game losing streak and secure their first win against the Newberry Wolves on Wednesday, Dec. 1. On Saturday, UVA Wise kept the Tusculum Pioneers under their control and lead until late in the second half when the Pioneers snuck out a 4-point win at the four-second mark due to a Cavalier foul and a turnover. The Cavaliers immensely improved their charity stripe buckets, going from 9-19 in the Mars Hill matchup to 16-23 in the Tusculum matchup. Sophomore Ben Bryson was able to revitalize the Cavs against the Pioneers, snagging nine points, seven rebounds, and six assists in his season debut.