WISE – UVA Wise used a first-half run to build up a double-digit lead over Carson-Newman, but a second-half surge by the Eagles resulted in the 85-70 win over the Highland Cavaliers Wednesday evening.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Result: UVA Wise 70, Carson-Newman 85
Records: UVA Wise (17-6, 10-5 SAC); Carson-Newman (13-8, 8-7 SAC)
Location: Wise, VA | David J. Prior Convocation Center
HOW IT HAPPENED
- UVA Wise opened the game on a strong note, with
Kam Roberts scoring a jumper and a fast-break layup within the first minute, assisted by
Yoro Diallo and
Cy Hardy, respectively. The home team used a run to make the lead 10-2 following a dunk by Diallo at 15:51, after which Carson-Newman called a timeout. Despite efforts from Carson-Newman, including a three-pointer by Jack Browder at 14:33, the Cavaliers held the lead throughout the half. A dunk by
Evan Ramsey made the UVA Wise lead 27-14 with 6:41 remaining. Despite a late run by the Eagles to cut the lead to five points, the Cavs finished the first half ahead, 29-24, following two successful free throws by
Patrick Shelley with 1:02 remaining.
- In the second half, Carson-Newman came out and cut the lead to two with an early run, but the Cavs answered back and made the lead nine points again. C-N then went on a 14-5 run to tie the game at 42-42. The Eagles then scored six quick points and held off two UVA Wise comeback attempts before going on an 8-0 run. They extended their lead to double-digits on the back of several free throws down the stretch and held on for the 85-70 win.
GETTING WISE
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Patrick Shelley and
Evan Ramsey led the way for UVA Wise with 21 points apiece. Shelley was 6-6 from the free throw line and had two assists. Ramsey led all players on the boards with eleven rebounds in addition to three assists and two blocks.
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Yoro Diallo had nine points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
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Cy Hardy scored five points and had five assists as well as two steals.
- The Cavs and Eagles tied in rebounding with 36 rebounds apiece.
UP NEXT
The next challenge for the Highland Cavaliers will be a road matchup against Lenoir-Rhyne Saturday, at 4 p.m.
