GREENVILLE, Ill. - The men's basketball team picked up their first conference win on Saturday, delivering an emphatic victory over Spalding 106–88 at home. The Panthers set the tone early, pouring in 51 first-half points to seize control and never looked back.
How it Happened:
Greenville showcased impressive balance, placing six players in double figures while shooting confidently from deep.
Elliot Mobley led the way with an efficient 14 points, while
Joshua Williford,
Elijah Goad, and
Sheldon Grant II all added 12 apiece.
Goad sparked the offense from beyond the arc, knocking down four three-pointers, and
Joseph Schreiber-Rivera chipped in 10 points to keep the pressure on.
The Panthers' bench made a major impact, scoring 49 points and maintaining the tempo throughout the contest.
Defensively, Greenville forced 37 turnovers and capitalized with 34 points off those miscues. Strong rebounding and unselfish ball movement helped Greenville extend its lead in the second half, as the Panthers outscored Spalding 55–53 after the break to secure the convincing home win.
Up Next:
The Panthers (3-10, 1-3 SLIAC) host Principia on Tuesday for another conference matchup.