WISE,VA- Newberry College came up short in a 79-61 matchup at UVA Wise on Friday, moving to
10-10 overall and 6-8 in the SAC, while UVA Wise improved to
17-5 overall and 10-4 in conference play. The Wolves trailed
42-32 at halftime but kept battling in the second half.
Drake Downs led Newberry with 17 points, supported by
Malakhi Stremlow with 14 and
Kayzzin McDowell with 11. Newberry's up-tempo style generated
16 fast-break points, keeping the team competitive throughout the game. The
bench added 17 points, showing the depth and versatility of the team.
The Wolves will be on the road to face Anderson at 7:30PM.
