HARTSVILLE, S.C. – A strong, disciplined performance on both ends of the floor lifted Newberry (now 5–3 overall, 2–2 SAC) to a 67–54 road victory over Coker on Wednesday night, as the Wolves used balanced scoring, efficient execution, and dominant rebounding to take control and never look back.

Newberry set the tone early with high-energy defense and strong work on the glass, finishing the night with 41 total rebounds compared to Coker's 30. The Wolves' interior scoring also played a major factor, piling up 32 points in the paint and repeatedly attacking the rim. Despite Coker making several pushes, Newberry responded each time with composed offensive possessions and timely stops.

The duo of Drake Downs and Malakhi Stremlow fueled the attack, combining for 39 of Newberry's 67 points. Downs led all scorers with 21 points while shooting 8-of-12 from the floor and added four rebounds and two assists. Stremlow notched a powerful 18-point, 11-rebound double-double, hitting seven field goals and grabbing nine defensive boards. Drew Robinson anchored the glass with eight rebounds, while Kayzzin McDowell added five boards and four assists in 28 steady minutes. Houston Jones chipped in six points, including a key three-pointer in the second half, and Matty Foor provided an instant spark off the bench with a three of his own.

Newberry also took advantage at the free-throw line, going 17-of-27, and held Coker to just 3-of-22 from beyond the arc. The Wolves picked up 12 points off turnovers and maintained control from start to finish.The Wolves returns to action on Saturday, December 13 at 4 p.m. on the road against Emory & Henry.