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78
Winner UNC Pembroke UNCP 10-6,7-1 Conference Carolinas
53
Erskine Ersk 0-12,0-7 Conference Carolinas
Winner
UNC Pembroke UNCP
10-6,7-1 Conference Carolinas
78
Final
53
Erskine Ersk
0-12,0-7 Conference Carolinas
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
UNC Pembroke UNCP 38 40 78
Erskine Ersk 24 29 53

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

Men's Basketball Flies By Erskine

DUE WEST, S.C. – UNC Pembroke made a season-best 14 three-pointers and never trailed on the way to a 78-53 victory at Erskine on Saturday afternoon inside Belk Arena. 

The Braves (10-6, 7-1 CC) have won their last four games and improve to 5-0 when playing Erskine in Due West. The Flying Fleet (0-12, 0-7 CC) have now lost the last nine meetings with UNCP. 

 
THE BASICS
SCORE: UNC Pembroke 78, Erskine 53
RECORDS: UNC Pembroke 10-6, 7-1 CC, Erskine 0-12, 0-7 CC
LOCATION: Due West, S.C. (Belk Arena)
HOW IT HAPPENED
1ST HALF
UNC Pembroke started the first half effectively, quickly establishing a 12-0 lead with key contributions from Moe Bangura, who netted a three-pointer and two free throws. Jonathan Kurtas extended the advantage with a dunk at the 18:16 mark. Erskine responded with a layup by Dorien Johnson at 14:40, narrowing the gap to 12-2. However, the Braves maintained control, with Quay Watson scoring a three-pointer and later a layup, pushing the lead to 38-24 by the end of the half. 
2ND HALF
In the second half, UNC Pembroke dominated with a strong offensive performance, highlighted by eight 3-pointers. Moe Bangura contributed significantly with a tip-in at 18:15 and four free throws. Demar Anderson added to the lead with three successful 3-pointers, including one at the 11:52 mark. The Flying Fleet's efforts, led by Johnson's scoring, were insufficient to close the gap, resulting in a 78-53 victory for the Braves.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
+ Demar Anderson matched a career-high with 17 points highlighted by a 5-for-11 clip from the perimeter. The redshirt senior pulled down six defensive rebounds and had three assists in 23 minutes of action.
+ Quay Watson went 5-for-9 from the 3-point line to also add 17 points. The sophomore finished the game with five rebounds, one assist and one steal. 
+ Moe Bangura went 10-for-12 from the free throw line to add 15 points in 25 minutes of work. 
NOTABLES
+ UNC Pembroke shot 52.2 percent from the field while Erskine shot 40.0 percent from the floor.
+ The Braves made a season-high 14 three-pointers and shot 50-percent from the perimeter. 
+ Erskine was just 8-for-22 from the free throw line. UNCP made good on 16-of-20 attempts.
+ The Black & Gold picked up 49 points from its bench and never trailed during Saturday's game. 
UP NEXT
The Braves will host Converse on Monday for Military Appreciation Day. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. Fans are encouraged to wear black. Tickets can be purchased at UNCPBraves.com/Tickets. 
STAY CONNECTED
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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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