Box Score Charleston, W. VA. - The University of Charleston Men's Basketball team picked up their first win of the year over the Saint Augustine's Falcons in their second matchup of the MEC/PSAC Tip Off Challenge with a 62-59 victory.
The Basics
Location: Wehrle Arena
Score: UC 62 SAU 59
Records: Charleston (1-1, 0-0 MEC) St. Augustine (0-2, 0-0 PSAC)
 
The Falcons went against an impressive Glenville State Pioneers squad the night before losing 75-87
 
The Golden Eagles were led offensively by Junior Eddie Colbert and the longtime veteran Lamont McManus. Colbert and McManus both contributed 16 points each in the win.
 
It was a slow start offensively for both squads, but the Falcons were able to earn a pair of jumpers to get the scoring started within the first 4 minutes of the half. Charleston managed to take the lead after Keith Williams put the team ahead with a three pointer to go up 25-23 with 4:42 left to go. The Falcons gained the lead just before going into the locker room with a Dhashon Dyson jumper that put his team up 31-29 at the end of the half.
 
After a few missed shots to start the second half, Dyson proceeded to put points up for the Falcons with a pair of three pointers and mid-range shots that maintained the lead momentarily. The Golden Eagles battled back and regained the lead with McManus' layup in the paint to put them up 56-54 with 3:49 in the game. Charleston was able to uphold their lead with a composed defensive strategy formulated by Head Coach Dwaine Osborne.
 
Up Next
Charleston's next matchup takes place on the road in Elizabeth City, NC against Elizabeth City State University on November 17th.