Cobras Take the Victory on the Road vs. Lenoir-Rhyne

Hickory, NC- In a matchup between Coker and Lenoir-Rhyne on February 21, 2024, Coker came out on top with a final score of 95-81. Coker dominated the first half, leading 52-37 at halftime, and managed to maintain their lead in the second half to secure the win.

Andre Leavell was a standout player for Coker, leading the team with 24 points and 9 assists. Tate Mulkey and Hayden Abdullah both were key factors for Coker as they were off to a hot start and wrapped up the night with 15 and 14 points. Demar Anderson had a strong performance coming off the bench as he scored 20 points helping the Cobras maintain their lead through the first half. Mahmoud Bangura also had a strong performance, contributing 17 points as well. Overall, Coker displayed a balanced offensive attack, shooting 50.7% from the field and 46.9% from beyond the arc.

On the other hand, Lenoir-Rhyne struggled to keep up with Coker's offensive firepower. Jaquias Franklin led Lenoir-Rhyne with 18 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Coker's lead. Lenoir-Rhyne shot 42.4% from the field and 43.5% from three-point range.

The game was held at Shuford Memorial Arena in Hickory, NC, and was attended by 853 spectators. Despite a technical foul called on Lenoir-Rhyne, it was Coker's strong performance that ultimately secured the victory.