YOUNG HARRIS, GA | The Young Harris College men's basketball team beat conference opponent Barton College 89-77 on Senior Day (Feb. 24th) at The Harp Recreation and Commencement Center. Before the game, seniors
Eden Davis,
Nate Dunlop,
Turahn Thompson, and
Alfonzo Hilliard were recognized for their accomplishments at YHC.
The Mountain Lions advance to 16-11 overall and 10-7 in Conference Carolinas, while the Bulldogs move to 12-15 and 9-8. YHC wraps up regular season play next Wednesday, February 28th against North Greenville with a 7 pm matchup in Tigerville, S.C.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- The Mountain Lions leading scorer Carl Cleveland recorded his eighth double-double of the season with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
- Four Mountain Lions hit double-digit points- Cleveland (18), Karl Chavis (18), Dunlop (13), Cole Deptula (12)-.
- YHC out-rebounded BC 39-36. Every YHC player entered, grabbed at least one rebound.
- Paul Hosey (2), Eden Davis (2), Chavis (3), Cleveland (2), Deptula (1), and Ashe (1) combined for 11 assists.
- YHC had timely three-pointers hit by Nate Dunlap (3), Kolbe Ashe (2), Deptula (1), and Cleveland (1) in the victory.
- The Bulldogs had three players score double-digit points; Reese McDonald led with 19.
- The Bulldogs were down by one (47-48) at 13:02 in the 2nd half but momentum generated by a Deptula three and two good FTs by Hosey, gave YHC a six-point lead they capitalized on to get the win.
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