Box Score WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The University of Charleston Men's Basketball team (0-1) fell in their season opener to Seton Hill (1-0) on the road.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE –University of Charleston 77, Seton Hill 85
LOCATION – West Liberty, W.Va.
RECORDS – Seton Hill (1-0); Charleston (0-1)
HOW IT HAPPENED
-Seton Hill opened up the scoring just over two minutes into the first half with a three-pointer by Trevor Blondin. After five minutes of play the Griffins built a nine-point advantage before Malik Young sunk a three-ball for the Golden Eagles.
-The Golden Eagles closed the gap to just three points, but Seton Hill maintained their lead through the end of the first half, leading Charleston 39-33.
-After the break Seton Hill increased their lead, leading by as much 13 midway through the second half. The Golden Eagles started to head up with eight minutes to play, after a bucket by Howard Austin put the Golden Eagles within two.
- Seton Hill pulled ahead once again, but the Golden Eagles brought the game within one with just over two minutes to play.
- Seton Hill built back their advantage and went on to win 85-77.
CHARLESTON INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
- Austin Howard led UC with 23 points.
GRIFFINS INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
-Trevor Blondin tallied 26 points to lead the Griffins.
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