MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina - The University of Mount Olive men's basketball team fell to the Braves of UNC Pembroke 101-84 on Wednesday. This loss takes the Trojans to 12-12 overall and 11-9 in Conference.

INSIDE THE SCORE

Mount Olive started off strong with a two point lead over the Braves 8-6. UNC Pembroke answered back to tie the contest at eight. The two teams were back and forth until the Braves found their momentum and took a 20-17 lead. UMO answered back to be within one of the Braves 20-19. A seven-point Pembroke lead required the Trojans to answer as Darius Spragley visited the free throw line. With 6:00 remaining the Braves took an 11-point lead 34-23. The two teams headed into half time with a nine-point Brave lead 46-37.

The first two points of the second half went to the Braves to extend their lead 48-37. A 50-37 UNC Pembroke lead forced a Trojan timeout. The Braves found their momentum and gained a 20-point lead over the Trojans 59-39 with 15:44 remaining. With 13:21 the Braves increased their lead 70-48. The Braves continued their momentum as they extended their lead 83-61 with 8:30 remaining. Mount Olive could not find an answer for the Braves as UNC Pembroke took a 101-84 victory. 

MOUNT OLIVE LEADERS

Darius Spragley led the Trojans with 24 points, while Alan Treakle took home five rebounds.  

BRAVES LEADERS

The Braves were led by Spencer Levi with 25 points.

UP NEXT

Mount Olive will return for Church Night and Senior night against Lees-McRae on February 19 at 4:00PM.