SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South men's basketball team dropped a 101-76 decision to Emory University in a Monday night contest from Juhan Gymnasium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Emory (2-0) 101, Sewanee (1-3) 76
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Both teams were hot from the floor at the start of the game. Sewanee made five of its first nine shots, while Emory went 4-of-8 as the Tigers had a 13-10 lead at the under-16.
-The Eagles stormed out from there, as they pushed the lead to 19 at one point midway through the half.
-Sewanee rebounded by going on a 9-2 run in the final two minutes of the first half thanks to 6-of-7 from the floor and two 3-pointers by
Tre Corrigan to help the Purple and White to get within 10 points, 53-43, at the break.
-Despite the Tigers' effort to cut the deficit to nine with 17 minutes left in the second half, the Eagles went on a 16-5 run between media timeouts to seal the contest.
-Emory is receiving votes in the latest D3hoops.com Top 25 poll.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Colin Kahl posted a season-high 24 points with seven rebounds. The senior also added three steals and two assists and blocks each.
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Russ Marr posted 17 points and eight boards, while
Tre Corrigan dished out five dimes and scored nine points.
EMORY KEY STATISTICS
-Six different Emory players posted double-figures, led by Benjamn Pearce's 17. Albert Fallas and Mason Johnson each contributed 13 for the Eagles.
-Cale Martens grabbed 13 rebounds and added 10 points.
UP NEXT
After a well-deserved break, the University of the South will travel to LaGrange College for the Wingate by Wyndham Classic. Sewanee's first matchup will be with Huntingdon (Ala.) on Friday night.
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