CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The University of Charleston Golden Eagles Men's Basketball team (15-3, 9-3 MEC), saw their ten-game win streak end with a 74-72 loss to the West Virginia State Yellow Jackets (13-4, 8-4 MEC). Senior forward, Devon Robinson notched at double-double in the loss tallying 16 points and 16 boards.
JUST THE BASICS
SCORE: State 74, Charleston 72
LOCATION: Institute, W. Va.
TEAM RECORDS: Charleston (15-3, 9-3 MEC), Yellow Jackets (13-4, 8-4 MEC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
The first half of the ball game belonged to Charleston, who led the hosts at the half by a score of 41-37. The Golden Eagles took the early lead holding until Glen Abram knocked down a three with 11:42 to play to give the Yellow Jackets the 1 point lead. Over the next 11 minutes the game would see eight lead changes as the Golden Eagles would head into the break with a four-point lead.
In the opening frame, the Golden Eagles held their opponent to 15-37 from the field, and only 4-10 from behind the arc. Charleston went 14-27 for a 51.9 percent mark from the field.
The Yellow Jackets went on a 16-4 run to start the second half gaining a 12-point lead nearing the midway point of the half. The Golden Eagles fought their way back in, gaining the 70-67 lead with 1:18 to play on a three-point play from Lamont McManus.
The game saw two more lead changes in the final minute of play, as a late turnover by the Golden Eagles allowed State to go up 74-72 with four seconds to play.
The Golden Eagles finished the game holding the Yellow Jackets to 26-of-66 from the field (39.4 percent) while forcing nine turnovers. Charleston converted on 44.4 percent of their attempts from the floor (25-of-54).
Charleston Leaders (24-54, 44.4 percent from the field)
Drew Rackley–20 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound
Devon Robinson – 16 points, 16 rebound, 1 steals
Lamont McManus – 14 points, 5 rebounds
State (26-66, 39.4 percent from the field)
Jeremiah Moore– 28 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal
Glen Abram – 19 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
Up Next:
The Golden Eagles will head to Frostburg State on Wednesday for a 7:30 p.m. tip off.
