Hartsville, SC - In a thrilling matchup between Lenoir-Rhyne and Coker, Lenoir-Rhyne managed to pull off a close victory with a final score of 85-82. Despite being down by eight points at halftime, Lenoir-Rhyne mounted a strong comeback in the second half to secure the win.

The game started off with both teams trading baskets, but Coker managed to build a lead and went into halftime with a 36-28 advantage. However, Lenoir-Rhyne came out firing in the second half, outscoring Coker 57-46 to secure the victory.

Coker put up a strong fight but fell short in the end. Andre Leavell led the team with 16 points, while Mahmoud Bangura nearly had a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds. Demar Anderson provided a spark off the bench, scoring 18 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.

Both teams had their struggles shooting from beyond the arc, with Lenoir-Rhyne shooting 30% and Coker shooting 30% as well. However, Lenoir-Rhyne had the edge in field goal percentage, shooting 48.5% compared to Coker's 41.5%.

The game was closely contested, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. Lenoir-Rhyne capitalized on their opportunities in the second half and made crucial shots down the stretch to secure the win.