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Nygell Verdier 113025
84
Winner Shaw Shaw 6-1,0-0 CIAA
80
UNC Pembroke UNCP 3-4,2-0 Conference Carolinas
Winner
Shaw Shaw
6-1,0-0 CIAA
84
Final
80
UNC Pembroke UNCP
3-4,2-0 Conference Carolinas
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Shaw Shaw 40 44 84
UNC Pembroke UNCP 38 42 80

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Morgan Sheehan, Assistant AD/Communications & Strategic Initiatives

Turnovers Hurt Men's Basketball In Loss To Shaw

PEMBROKE – Shaw scored 27 points in transition and 22 points from 20 UNC Pembroke men's basketball turnovers as the Bears defeated the Braves 84-80 on Sunday evening at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.  

The setback for the Braves (3-4) have now lost their last two contests and are 3-3 when playing at home. The Bears (6-0) now hold a 2-1 record when playing against UNCP. 
 
THE BASICS
SCORE: Shaw 84, UNC Pembroke 80
RECORDS: UNC Pembroke 3-4, Shaw 6-0
LOCATION: Pembroke, N.C. (Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court)
HOW IT HAPPENED
1ST HALF
The game started with Shaw taking an early 3-0 lead following a successful layup by Dreveon Scott at 19:07. UNC Pembroke responded with Tyrese Melo-Garcia's layup at 17:48 to narrow the gap. Shaw's Isaiah Buckley contributed significantly with a layup and two assists, helping Shaw maintain a slender lead. Javonte Waverly kept the Braves in contention by scoring a three-pointer at 6:31 to edge slightly ahead 27-26. In the closing stages of the half, Shaw's Darius Abraham completed a three-point play with 1:51 remaining, securing a 40-38 lead for the Bears as the teams headed into the locker rooms. 
2ND HALF
In a closely contested second half, UNC Pembroke and Shaw exchanged leads multiple times. Joe'l Pettiford's early layup and subsequent free throw tied the score at 40, and Shaw quickly responded with Dreveon Scott's layup to regain the lead. Buckley was instrumental, contributing both in points and assists, including a crucial layup at the 8:52 mark that pushed their advantage to 68-66. Despite the UNC Pembroke effort to close the gap, with Moe Bangura and Nygell Verdier making key plays, Shaw maintained their edge. Alijah England sealed the game for the Bears with a free throw in the final seconds, securing an 84-80 victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
+ Javonte Waverly went 6-for-13 from the field and scored 16 points in 35 minutes of work. The senior pulled down three rebound, had three assists and one steal.
+ Moe Bangura also tallied 16 points on a 6-for-9 shooting clip. Bangura grabbed six rebounds while also adding one block.
+ Quay Watson chipped in 13 points while also recording five rebounds. 
NOTABLES
+ UNC Pembroke shot 50.8 percent from the floor, while Shaw shot 49.2 percent from the floor.
+ Shaw scored 27 points from 20 UNCP turnovers. 
+ The Black & Gold outscored Shaw 48-46 with points in the paint. 
+ The Braves were just 4-for-27 from the perimeter. 
UP NEXT
The Braves will hit the road to Orangeburg, S.C., on Wednesday for a non-conference contest with Claflin. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. inside the Jonas T. Kennedy Center. 
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BACK THE BRAVES
Fans can help support the UNC Pembroke Men's Basketball program by joining the Braves Club. To find out more information about the Braves Club, visit UNCPBraves.com/BravesClub or email braves.club@uncp.edu.
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