Cobras Down Saints, Move to 5-0

Hartsville, Sc. - Coker used a balance attack to take down Limestone, to improve to 5-0 on the season. Jamie Muldowney led the way with 18 for the Cobras, as seven players scored in double figures.

TOP PERFORMERS:
Jamie Muldowney - 18 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast, 4 made 3p

Glenn Bynum Jr. - 15 pts, 2 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl

Ian Blue - 14 pts, 2 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Coker jumped out to an early 26-19 first half lead ten minutes in, after a Glenn Bynum Jr. made three pointer. Coker continued to impress as they have all year, as the led for the majority of the game with only three lead changes early.  At the break, the Cobras were led by Ian Blue and Jamie Muldowney who each had 10 a piece. Coker shot an impressive 60% from the field in the first half, while draining eight threes to take a 52-43 lead into the break. 

The Cobras, who lead the nation in three pointers made, and assists per game, continued to rack up big numbers in those categories. Coker assisted on 31 of their 40 made baskets, while netting 14 three pointers on the night. In the second half, Coker extended their lead to 18 at the under 12 media timeout, before growing their lead to 25 with less than 10 minutes to go. 

It was the Cobras defense in the second half, that helped grow the lead, forcing eight second half turnovers. Sebastian Cole put in 10 second half points to lead the way for Coker in the second half, with Bynum Jr. adding nine of his own. Logan Murray led the way with five assists for Coker on the night, while seven other Cobras dished out three or more. 

Coker now moves to 5-0 on the season, and 3-0 in SAC play. The Cobras, who lead the country in points per game, three point makes per game, and assists per game, have continued to show a balanced attack throughout the season thus far. Four Cobras average 10 or more points per game, as 10 players average over seven per game. 

UP NEXT:
Coker returns to action Wednesday when they travel to Emory and Henry to take on the Wasps. Tipoff is set for 7:30 PM.