CHARLESTON, WV – The University of Charleston men's basketball team (14-11, 10-9) finished their road schedule with a 59-75 loss to the Shepherd Rams (16-10, 12-8 MEC). 

Just the Basics
SCORE: Shepherd 75, Charleston 59
TEAM RECORDS Charleston (14-12, 10-10 MEC), Shepherd (16-10, 12-8 MEC)

How it Happened 
The Golden Eagles were led by Keir Anderson with 19 points and six rebounds.  Senior Austin Howard (13) and Lamont McManus (10) joined Anderson as the Golden Eagles other two double-digit scorers. 
 
Shepherd took an early command, leading 12-6 after six minutes of play, Charleston clawed back to take a 20-19 lead with 6:20 to play in the half. The Golden Eagles would hold on to head into the half with a 33-28 lead over the rams. 
 
The Golden Eagles maintained their lead to start the second half, but the Rams would charge back in to take a 41-40 lead with 13:34 left to play. Shepherd took off on a 16-7 run to post a 12-point lead with just over six minutes left in regulation. 

The Golden Eagles, unable to make a comeback fell in their final road game of the season to Shepherd 59-75.

Shepherd converted 17-20 from the free throw line in comparison to the Golden Eagles 13. The Golden Eagles suffered 14 turnovers allowing the Rams to tally 18-points in transition. The Ram's bench outscored the Charleston reserves 19-6. 
 
UC Game Leaders
Points – Keir Anderson (19)
Rebounds – Lamont McManus, Keir Anderson (6)
Assists – Anderson (3)
Blocks – Jordan Smith (1)

Up Next
-The Golden Eagles will end their 2018 regular season with back-to-back home games. Charleston is set to host the UVA-Wise Cavaliers on Thursday February 21. Tip off is set for 7:30 p.m.