Cobras Fall on the Road to Tusculum
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Coker
14-12, 10-8 SAC
|
62 | 42 | 104 |
|
Tusculum
12-12, 10-8 SAC
|
56 | 57 | 113 |
In a high-scoring matchup between Coker and Tusculum on February 24, 2024, Tusculum came out on top with a final score of 113-104. The game was a close battle throughout, with Tusculum outscoring Coker 57-42 in the second half to secure the victory.
Tusculum had a balanced scoring attack, with five players scoring in double figures. Jacob Hobbs led the way with 15 points, while Akeem Odusipe added 17 points and Bryce Jackson contributed 19 points. The team shot an impressive 62.5% from the field and 54.5% from three-point range.
On the other side, Coker was led by Hayden Abdullah with 20 points and Mahmoud Bangura with 14 points off the bench. Despite shooting 56.1% from the field, Coker couldn't keep up with Tusculum's offensive firepower.
Overall, it was an exciting and high-scoring game between two evenly matched teams, but Tusculum's strong second-half performance ultimately propelled them to victory.
Team Stats
Tusculum
| Game Statistics | Coker | Tusculum |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (37-66) | (40-64) |
| Field Goal % | 56.1% | 62.5% |
| Rebounds | 32 | 30 |
| Assists | 18 | 26 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 9 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 8 | 22 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 11 | 11 |
| Pts in the Paint | 44 | 52 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 6 | 51 |
| Bench Pts | 42 | 29 |