DAYTONA BEACH,FL- The Newberry men's basketball team went toe-to-toe with Flagler College before falling 63–60 in a tightly contested road matchup Friday night. The Wolves weathered an early push by the Saints and settled in as the game progressed, staying within striking distance despite trailing 34–28 at halftime. Newberry's defensive effort kept the margin manageable, allowing the Wolves to remain poised for a second-half comeback in a contest that featured multiple momentum swings.

Newberry continued to chip away in the second half behind balanced scoring and strong execution at the free-throw line. Malakhi Stremlow led the Wolves with 14 points, eight rebounds, and a steal, going a perfect 8-for-8 at the stripe, while Drake Downs added 13 points and seven rebounds, consistently applying pressure on the offensive end. Drew Robinson contributed 12 points, knocking down timely perimeter shots that helped Newberry close the gap in the final minutes. As a team, the Wolves shot an impressive 18-of-19 from the free-throw line, keeping them within reach down the stretch.

Despite a strong late surge by the Wolves, Flagler was able to narrowly hold on in the closing moments of a tightly contested contest. Newberry battled on the glass and matched the Saints' physical play throughout the night, continuing to apply pressure offensively until the final buzzer. Although the Wolves were limited from three-point range, they remained competitive behind tough defense, balanced scoring, and efficient free-throw shooting. Flagler was led by Fischer's 22 points, but Newberry's effort and execution kept the game within reach throughout. With the result, the Wolves move to 5–6 overall and 2–4 in SAC play and will return to action in Day Two of the Bahama House Shootout on Saturday, December 20, when they face Embry-Riddle at 4 p.m.