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Makhi Rivers
73
Newberry Newb 10-14,6-12 SAC
89
Winner Tusculum Tusc 10-14,6-12 SAC
Newberry Newb
10-14,6-12 SAC
73
Final
89
Tusculum Tusc
10-14,6-12 SAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Newberry Newb 30 43 73
Tusculum Tusc 37 52 89

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Wolves Falls Short in Road Match at Tusculum

GREENEVILLE, TN – Newberry College men's basketball fell to Tusculum University, 89–73, on the road, dropping its record to 10–14 overall and 6–12 in the SAC. The Wolves trailed by seven at halftime, 37–30, and despite battling in the second half, Tusculum pulled away to secure the win.

Makhi Rivers led Newberry with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 steal, adding energy and leadership on both ends of the court, while Drake Downs contributed 19 points, a block, a steal, and 2 rebounds, keeping the Wolves' offense moving. Houston Jones chipped in 10 points and 2 rebounds, helping Newberry stay competitive throughout the game. The Wolves shot 66.7% from the free-throw line and finished with 33 total rebounds as a team.

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