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84
Winner UNC Pembroke UNCP 12-6,9-1 Conference Carolinas
65
Mount Olive MO 8-10,5-5 Conference Carolinas
Winner
UNC Pembroke UNCP
12-6,9-1 Conference Carolinas
84
Final
65
Mount Olive MO
8-10,5-5 Conference Carolinas
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
UNC Pembroke UNCP 42 42 84
Mount Olive MO 25 40 65

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

Men's Basketball Too Much For Mount Olive

MOUNT OLIVE – The UNC Pembroke men's basketball team shot a season-best 59.2 percent from the field and limited Mount Olive to its lowest shooting percentage this season on the way to an 84-65 victory over the Trojans on Wednesday evening inside Kornegay Arena. 

The Braves (12-6, 9-1 CC) extend their win streak to six games and have won their last eight meetings against UMO when playing in Korengay Arena. The setback for the Trojans (8-10, 5-5 CC) snapped a three-game win streak and are now 4-4 when playing at home. 
 
THE BASICS
SCORE: UNC Pembroke 84, Mount Olive 65
RECORDS: UNC Pembroke 12-6, 9-1 CC, Mount Olive 8-10, 5-5 CC
LOCATION: Mount Olive, N.C. (Kornegay Arena)
HOW IT HAPPENED
1ST HALF
UNC Pembroke established an early lead against Mount Olive, fueled by a strong performance from Nygell Verdier. Verdier contributed significantly with 13 points, including a 3-pointer at the 16:22 mark and a layup just before the halftime buzzer. Dallas Whitney added to the scoring with a fastbreak layup at 15:45, while Moe Bangura was active inside, converting several free throws. Mount Olive struggled with shooting, going 7-for-30 from the field in the first half, which allowed the Braves to carry a 42-25 lead into the break.
2ND HALF
UNC Pembroke maintained control in the second half, securing a decisive victory over Mount Olive. Moe Bangura initiated the scoring with a layup at the 19:27 mark, extending an already significant lead out to 44-25. Sean Burress Jr. contributed a crucial three-pointer with 17:50 remaining, to push the UNCP lead out to 49-49. The Trojans struggled to close the gap despite Matt Kirby and Jaevian Alston's efforts, including a jumper and a layup, respectively. Quay Watson's layup at 8:16 helped solidify the Braves' commanding position. Connor Harris capped off the scoring with two free throws in the final moments, sealing an 84-65 victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
+ Nygell Verdier went 9-for-13 from the floor to finish with a career and game-high 24 points. The redshirt senior pulled down seven rebounds, dished out two assists and had one steal. 
+ Moe Bangura went 4-for-7 from the field to add 13 points. Bangura grabbed two defensive rebounds, had one assist, one block and one steal.
+ Sean Burress, Jr. turned in 11 points and pulled down seven defensive rebounds. 
NOTABLES
+ UNC Pembroke shot a season-best 59.2 percent from the field and held Mount Olive to a season-low 32.8 percent shooting. 
+ The Black & Gold outscored UMO 40-22 with points in the paint. 
+ UNCP posted a 36-28 advantage in rebounds. 
+ UNC Pembroke shot an impressive 60.8 percent from the field in the first half. 
UP NEXT
Saturday's regularly scheduled contest against Lees-McRae has been postponed due to inclement weather. The makeup date is Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. UNCP will be back in action on Jan. 28 when they travel to Wilson to face Barton. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. inside the Wilson Gymnasium. 
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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