Newberry S.C. - The Newberry College men's basketball team (10-10, 10-8 SAC) fell to the Tusculum Pioneers (14-6, 14-4 SAC) by a final score of 73-55 on Saturday in Eleazer Arena. 

The Pioneers would get off to an early start, but Malakhi Stremlow was able to get to the free throw line in order to keep the Wolves within striking distance. Tusculum would extend their lead again, but Quandaveon McCollum was there to hit multiple key baskets. However, the Pioneers would go on to close out the half on a 14-2 run to take a 38-19 lead into the break. 

Devario Sheppard would open up the second half with a bang as he was able to convert a three-point attempt while being fouled, earning a four-point play and energizing the crowd. McCollum would then tack on a layup to continue to cut into the lead. However, the pioneers would answer with a 10-2 run to push ahead once again. With things not going well, coach Jason Taylor would turn to his bench, and they answered with force as Jalen Johnson and Malik Joseph would combine for a 7-0 Newberry run. Luke Seals would add on a three-pointer as well. Jonathan Wright earned his first two points of the season followed by a fast-break dunk from Booker Cusaac off of a nice feed from Callan Low. However, despite all of the great energy that the reserves provided, it would not be enough as Tusculum claimed the victory. 

Sheppard and McCollum both finished with 10 points with the latter also grabbing 9 rebounds, 6 of which were offensive. Joseph added 8 points while Stremlow contributed 7 of his own. Meanwhile, Andrew Robinson led the team in both assists and steals on the night in 12 minutes off the bench.  

The Wolves will look to bounce back on Wednesday, Feb. 9 when they travel to take on the Anderson Trojans with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m.