Newberry, SC— The Newberry Wolves fought valiantly but came up just short in a hard-fought battle against the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears, falling 83-78 in a thrilling contest.
 
The game was a back-and-forth affair from the start, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the first half. The Bears led by a slim 43-37 margin at halftime, with Newberry's offense clicking thanks to strong performances from James Lovorn, who scored over ten points in the opening half.
 
In the second half, the Wolves came out strong, opening with a surge that saw them score 11 quick points, narrowing the gap to just two points at 49-47. This momentum shift gave Newberry a chance to take control, but the Bears quickly responded with a series of crucial free throws. With only 30 seconds remaining in the game, Lenoir-Rhyne capitalized on their opportunities from the line, hitting four consecutive free throws to extend their lead and seal the victory. 
 
Despite a determined effort by the Wolves to reclaim the lead, the Bears maintained their composure, hitting key free throws in the final moments to secure the 83-78 victory.
 
James Lovorn led the Wolves with 23 points and 4 assists, while Malakhi Stremlow contributed 16 points and 4 rebounds.
 
The loss drops the Newberry Wolves to 2-1 on the season, while the Bears improve to 3-2. Newberry will return to action on Saturday, November 23, facing the Railsplitters of Lincoln Memorial in a 2 p.m. matchup.