ANDERSON, SC – A battle of two of the top teams in the South Atlantic Conference came down to the wire as eighth-ranked Anderson pulled away late to outlast the Highland Cavaliers 93-81.
The win by Anderson avenges one of their two losses this season as UVA Wise bested them in the Prior Center 73-67 on January 17.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Result: #8 Anderson 91, UVA Wise 83
Records: UVA Wise (20-8, 13-7 SAC); Anderson (24-2. 18-2 SAC)
Location: Anderson, SC | Abney Athletic Center
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The game opened with Anderson taking an early lead, driven by Rashawn Inglemon's scoring, who contributed several points in the paint and from the free-throw line. The Highland Cavaliers responded with
Evan Ramsey's inside presence, notching a tip-in and defensive rebounds, which kept the visitors close.
Patrick Shelley and
Anderson Cummins each hit key 3-pointers that allowed UVA Wise to tie the game multiple times throughout the half. However, a late three-pointer by Inglemon and a fast-break layup by Andre Wright Jr. in the closing seconds gave the Trojans a 46-41 advantage at the end of the first half.
- In a tightly contested second half, Anderson maintained its lead, ultimately securing a 91-83 victory over the Cavs. UVA Wise narrowed the gap with a strong performance from Ramsey, who contributed multiple key baskets, including a layup at 15:00 and a pair of free throws at 9:40. Inglemon and Wright Jr. were pivotal, with Inglemon scoring a crucial layup at 16:27 and Wright Jr. hitting a fast-break layup at 11:46 to extend the margin. Despite a late push from the Highland Cavaliers, the Trojans' consistent scoring and defensive stops sealed the win.
GETTING WISE
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Evan Ramsey led the Cavs with a season-high 24 points and 13 rebounds. He also had three blocks.
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Yoro Diallo scored 16 points, while
Patrick Shelley scored 14 points and inched closer to the 1,000 point mark for his career. He now has 986 points.
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Anderson Cummins had 12 points and three rebounds, while
Kolier Pruett scored ten points and had six rebounds.
UP NEXT
The Cavs will host Lincoln Memorial as they look to avenge an earlier loss to the Railsplitters in Harrogate. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.
