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Bulldogs lose to Liberty Flames
in Big South semifinal match
NICKHASELOFF
Contributor
nhaselof@unca.edu
espite a hard-fought and hectic
last few minutes, the Bulldogs
were not able to secure a win
in the semifinals of the Big South
Tournament.
In the bout during last week’s
tournament, held in Kimmel Arena,
the Liberty University Flames up
set the first-seed Bulldogs 69-64.
The match against Liberty was
the Bulldogs’ last hurdle before
reaching the championship game
of the tournament and a chance to
advance to the NCAA Tournament.
In the first period the Bulldogs
pulled out a 38-26 lead going into
halftime. Liberty came out strong
during the second period and fired
back to claim the win.
Liberty started the last minute
of regulation time with a 62-56
lead. This last minute took over 10
minutes due to constant fouls and
subsequent free throws from both
teams, drawing outraged cries from
the fans and coaches in reaction to
the tough game.
Sophomore guard Macio Teague
and senior guard Raekwon Mill
er led the game in points, with 19
scored by each.
Along with Miller, three other
seniors, Kevin Vannatta, Ahmad
Thomas and Alec Wnuk played
their last conference game as a
UNC Asheville Bulldog.
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