NEWBERRY, SC – Ryian Howard led Newberry with a strong performance, tallying 12 points and 5 rebounds on 6-of-8 shooting, but the Wolves were unable to overcome Coker's defensive pressure and balanced attack. Coker pulled away in the second half to secure a 65-48 victory at Eleazer Arena.
Julia Paoletta contributed 9 points on 4-of-5 shooting, along with 1 assist and a rebound.
Marykate Kent chipped in 6 points with 4 rebounds and 3 assists, hitting two three-pointers.
Newberry scored 28 points in the paint, showcasing their interior scoring despite the loss.
The Wolves' bench added 18 points, led by Howard with contributions from multiple Wolves.
Newberry shot 45.5% from the field (20-of-44) but struggled to keep up with Coker's relentless pace.
The loss drops Newberry to 5-13 overall and 4-10 in SAC play, as they aim to bounce back in their next conference matchup against Emory & Henry on the road this Saturday, January 25th, at 2pm.