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The Clarion | Mar. 5, 2010
Sports
Men's basketball defeats Wingate
to advance in SAC tournament
from Staff Reports
On Wednesday night, the
Brevard College Tornados
defeated Wingate by a score of
88-79. This game held a lot of
importance for the Tornados
because this victory allowed them
to advance to the next round of
the South Atlantic Conference
tournament, where they will be
playing Carson-Newman, and
extended the seniors’ final season
by another game.
The Tornados started out
strong, building an early lead
which they were able to maintain
for the majority of the first half.
Although the Tornados were able
to build that lead to 18 points at its
peak in the first half, Wingate was
able to claw its way back into the
game, going into halftime with a
score of 47-38.
The second half began at a
quick pace for both teams, but
Wingate was able to gain their first lead
since the opening minutes shortly after the
second half began, with a score of 52-51.
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Above: Roper picks apart the Wingate defense
As the game clock ticked, the score
remained close, never again leaving single
digits. The Tornados were able to regain
the lead early in the 4th quarter, and
build on it in the waning minutes of
the game.
After late free throws and a clutch
basket by senior Jonathon Whitson,
the Tornados were able to finally close
out the game.
Once again the Tornados were led
by the offensive effort of Josh Roper
who scored 30 points and tallied 8
assists. The Tornados also saw strong
contributions from seniors Nathan
Whitmire and Jonathon Whitson.
Whitmire posted 18 points and
Whitson posted 15.
Brevard, who is seeded third in the
tournament, will ride this win into the
game against Carson-Newman, the
seventh seed, after Carson-Newman
upset second seeded Tusculum. The
game will take place this Saturday,
March 6, and will be the semifinal
round of the South Atlantic Conference
Tournament.
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