MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina - The University of Mount Olive men's basketball team defeated the Conference Carolinas-leaders, the Lions of Emmanuel College 89-84 on Saturday. This win takes the Trojans to 6-4 overall and 5-1 in Conference.

INSIDE THE SCORE

Mount Olive opened the contest with a three-pointer from Matthias Caver 3-0 with 19:41 remaining in the half. The Lions took their first lead with 16:18 remaining 7-6. The Trojans answered and gained a seven-point lead 25-18 with 7:45 remaining. UMO stayed in control for the remainder of the half taking a six-point lead into the half 41-35.

The Lions went into half number two with energy scoring the first two points coming within four of the Trojans 41-37 with 19:20 remaining in the contest. UMO answered back with another three-pointer from Matthias Caver increasing their lead to eight 49-41. During the remaining five minutes Emmanuel gained their much need momentum coming within two of UMO 79-77 with 1:32 remaining. The Lions did not stop as they came within one of the Trojans with 18 seconds remaining. The dominating Trojan defense stopped the Lions and took home the five-point victory 89-84.

MOUNT OLIVE LEADERS

Matthias Caver led the Trojans with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Alan Treakle took home 18 points.

LIONS LEADERS

The Lions were led by Brandon Simpson with 21 points.

KEY STAT

The Trojans took advantage of their points off turnover with 17, and the Lions had 12.

UP NEXT

Mount Olive will stay at home as they take on King University on January 4th at 7:00 PM.