Berea Holds Off Late Charge to Defeat Averett

Berea Holds Off Late Charge to Defeat Averett

Berea, KY- The men's basketball team welcomed Ferrum College to the Seabury Center on January 21, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. for their ninth home game this season. In the end the Mountaineers defeated the Cougars with a final score of 80-76. The Mountaineers overall record for this season is now 6-10 and 3-6 in conference play.

At half time Berea led Averett 41-46. Terique Miller led the first half with 14 points, 2 assists and 1 rebound. Deandre Lightfoot also added 13 points and 1 assist in the first half as well. Berea shot 47 percent from the field and committed 8 turnovers in the first half.

The Mountaineers remained in the lead throughout the second half and defeated the Cougars. Overall, Berea shot 43% percent in free-throws. Terique Miller led the Mountaineers with 24 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds. Deandre Lightfoot also led with a total of 17 points, 3 assists and 1 rebound.

On January the 24th the Mountaineers will be travelling to Maryville College where they will take on the Scots at 7:30 P.M.