SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South men's basketball team rolled to an 85-67 victory over Welch College, Tuesday night, inside Juhan Gymnasium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (3-6) 85, Welch (1-9) 67
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-With the Purple and White leading 11-8 with 15:31 left in the opening frame, the Tigers used a 14-4 run to push the lead to 13 with less than 11 minutes left in the half.
-Thanks to Sewanee's 53.2% mark from the field (33-of-62), the Tigers ballooned the lead to 26 early in the second half.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Russ Marr contributed a career-best in a number of categories on Tuesday. The freshman dropped 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting and added 5-of-10 from downtown.
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Colin Kahl posted 21 points on 8-of-13 from the field and added six boards.
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Cole Perusek also contributed a career-best in points with 12.
WELCH KEY STATISTICS
-Spencer Smith led the Flames with 22 points on 8-of-19 from the floor.
UP NEXT
Sewanee will next open Southern Athletic Association play on Saturday afternoon with a home affair with Centre College. Tip is slated for 3 p.m., following the women's contest.
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