WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The University of Charleston Men's Basketball team (1-1) downed Cheyney University (0-2) on Saturday afternoon. The 77-41 is the Golden Eagles largest margin of victory in two seasons.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE –University of Charleston 77, Cheyney 41
LOCATION – West Liberty, W.Va.
RECORDS – Charleston (1-1); Cheyney (0-2)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Charleston jumped out to a 16-2 lead, were led by Kier Anderson with 16 points. Charleston hung on to their lead through the first half, leading by as much as 24 with just over four minutes to play in the half.
-The two teams went to the break with Charleston ahead 39-24.
-Charleston maintained their lead through the second half, leading by no less than 17.
-Regulation enedd with the Eagles on top 77-41 to improve to 1-1 on the season.
CHARLESTON INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
- Kier Anderson led Charleston with 16 point, Austin Howard was just behind with 12 points and two assists.
CHEYNEY INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
-Dikemba Amuga led Cheyney with nine points, while Jeff Lewis tallied seven points, two blocks and two steals.
FROM THE SCORERS TABLE
-Charleston tallied 23 points off turnovers.
-The Golden Eagles accounted for 29 of their points while Cheyney's reserves notched 18.