WISE – A 14-1 run by Emory & Henry midway through the second half allowed the Wasps to get past UVA Wise 83-76 Wednesday evening on the Quillen Court.
The loss ends an eight-game winning streak by the Highland Cavaliers.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Result: Emory & Henry 83, UVA Wise 76
Records: UVA Wise (8-2, 2-1 SAC); Emory & Henry (5-3, 1-2 SAC)
Location: Wise, VA | David J. Prior Convocation Center
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Emory & Henry's Korbin Dixon scored a layup in the opening moments, quickly followed by a layup from
Yoro Diallo to tie the score at 2-2. The Wasps used their three-point shooting to negate any big runs by the Cavs and took an eight point lead with 11:50 left in the half. UVA Wise then went inside with their big men, and
Evan Ramsey's free throws at the 39-second mark and a fast-break dunk by
Patrick Shelley with 17 seconds left ended a 26-7 comeback effort and the Cavs went into the locker room up 38-30 at the half.
- The second half saw Emory & Henry surge outscore the Cavs 53-38. Melchior Hughes contributed significantly with multiple 3-pointers, including a crucial shot at the 10:41 mark that ended a 16-1 Wasp run. The Cavs'
Yoro Diallo and
Evan Ramsey combined for key plays, with Diallo executing a fast-break dunk at 1:39 to keep the Cavs within striking distance. However, the Wasps managed to pull away in the final minute, with Assad Madassalia's offensive rebound and putback sealing the 83-76 win.
GETTING WISE
- Ramsey led the Cavs with 17 points and 11 rebounds, including a 5-6 outing at the free throw line.
- Diallo scored 13 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and four steals.
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Kam Roberts and
Patrick Shelley had 12 points apiece.
- The Cavs held a 45-41 rebounding advantage and forced 18 Wasp turnovers.
- Melchior Hughes led the Cavs with 27 points.
UP NEXT
The Cavs will look to rebound as Lenoir-Rhyne comes to Wise Saturday afternoon. It will be the last home game for UVA Wise for over a month.
