MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina - The University of Mount Olive men's basketball team defeated the Warriors of Southern Wesleyan University 76-68 Saturday. This win takes the Trojans to 11-11 overall and 10-8 in Conference.

INSIDE THE SCORE

The first two points of the contest went on the side of the Trojans with a layup from Alan Treakle. The Warriors found their momentum with 14:44 remaining as they took the lead by six 10-4. The Trojan defense had no answer for the Warriors as Southern Wesleyan took the 11-point lead 15-4 with 13:44 remaining. The Warriors held onto their momentum and kept a decent lead until the two minute mark when a jump shot from Darius Spragley brought the Trojans within two 28-26. Southern Wesleyan held the two point lead for the remainder of the first half. 

The Trojans came out of halftime with a jump shot from Micheal Brown to tie the contest at 30. Southern Wesleyan fought to regain the lead until the Trojans took a three-point lead 46-43 with 12:42 remaining. With 8:39 remaining the Trojans increased their lead to 14. Mount Olive stayed in control for the remainder of the contest and took the eight point victory over the Warriors 76-68. 

MOUNT OLIVE LEADERS

Alan Treakle led the Trojans with 20 points, and six rebounds, while Michael Brown took home 12 points.  

WARRIORS LEADERS

The Warriors were led by Julian Cameron with 20 points.

UP NEXT

Mount Olive will stay at Kornegay Arena as they take on North Greenville University on February 12th at 4:00PM.