NEWBERRY, SC – Tomkins' 23 Points Not Enough as Newberry Falls to Wingate, 58-46
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Jess Tomkins led the Wolves with a dominant performance, scoring 23 points on 11-of-17 shooting and adding 6 rebounds and 2 blocks. However, Newberry's offense struggled to maintain momentum in the second half, falling to Wingate 58-46 in a hard-fought SAC matchup.
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Marykate Kent provided a spark from beyond the arc, knocking down three three-pointers and finishing with 9 points in 23 minutes.
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Newberry tallied 20 points in the paint, with Tomkins leading the way.
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Wingate ended the third quarter on a 15-0 run, erasing Newberry's lead.
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Ella Pearson added on to the Newberry's offense with 4 assists and added 4 rebounds and 3 steals.
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The Bulldogs sealed the victory with a 10-0 run in the fourth quarter, holding Newberry scoreless in the final minutes.
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The Wolves drop to 3-7 overall and 2-4 in SAC play, as Wingate improved their record to 5-4, 4-1 SAC.
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