MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina - The University of Mount Olive men's basketball team defeated the Valkyries of Converse University 81-67 Friday. This win takes the Trojans to 10-11 overall and 9-8 in Conference.

INSIDE THE SCORE

The Valkyries took an early 3-0 lead over the Trojans with 19:12 remaining in the first half. The Trojans took their first lead with 18:27 remaining 5-4. The UMO lead then increased to nine, 17-8 with a three-pointer form Darius Spragley. Later, another Trojan three-pointer gave Mount Olive an 11 point lead 20-9 with 10:45 remaining in the first half. Converse came within two of the Trojans with 5:52 remaining 22-20. A Valkyries layup decreased the Trojan lead to one 27-26 with 4:04 remaining. The Trojans found their momentum against as a UMO dunk from Jeremiah Phifer gave the Trojans a seven point lead. UMO headed into half time with an 11 point lead 41-30. 

The start of the second half saw the Valkyries with the first two points decreasing the Trojan lead to nine 41-32. UMO never let off the gas as another Trojan three-pointer from Darius Spragley increased the lead to 12 51-39. The dominating Mount Olive offense sank in another three pointer to earn a 15 point lead with 14:17 remaining. For the remainder of the second half the Trojans were in control. UMO took the 14 point victory 81-67. 

MOUNT OLIVE LEADERS

Jeremiah Phifer led the Trojans with 19 points, while Alan Treakle took home nine points.  

VALKYRIES LEADERS

The Valkyries were led by Sigurd Lorange with 12 points.

UP NEXT

Mount Olive will stay at Kornegay Arena as they take on Southern Wesleyan on February 5th at 4:00PM.