FLORENCE, S.C. | The Mountain Lions dominated this afternoon, keeping a consistent lead over the Patriots, ultimately finishing 95-66 (Nov 30th). At the half, Young Harris steadily led 41-27. Cole Deptula had an offensive breakout game, putting up 21 points and shooting perfectly from beyond the arc.

The Mountain Lions advance to 5-2 overall and are 2-0 in Conference Carolinas. The Patriots move to 3-5 overall and are 1-1 in Conference Carolinas.

QUOTING HEAD COACH JEREMY CURRIER:

"Incredibly proud of our players. Francis Marion is an extremely talented team that challenges our defense on many levels. Our players did a great job executing the defensive game-plan and played great team basketball. On offense we emphasized moving and sharing the ball tonight and we left the game with 20 assists and shot 57% from the field. Great team effort and now we need to get prepared for a big game at Emmanuel on Wednesday."

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

· Cole Deptula led YHC with 21 points, followed by Karl Chavis (18) and Carl Cleveland (17).

· Deptula and Cleveland ran the show for the Mountain Lions in the paint; Deptula went 7-10 and Cleveland finished 8-14.

· Morgan Rashed showed out as well. Rashed recorded 13 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals.

· The Mountain Lions (40) were more successful with boards than the Patriots (30).

· Francis Marion put up 42 points in the paint to Young Harris's 34.

· Jordyn Surratt was the most dynamic player for the Patriots. Surratt registered a team-high 21 points, shooting 8-11 from the field and picking up 4 rebounds.

· The YHC defense held the FMU offense to shooting under 40% from FG and under 20% from the 3PT line.

UP NEXT:
The Mountain Lions hit the road and travel to Columbus State University this Tuesday (Dec 3rd) and will play at 6PM.