GREENVILLE, Ill. – The men's basketball team was defeated Greenville University 145-123 at H.J. Long Gymnasium on Friday night.
The teams combined for 268 points, but Covenant controlled much of the contest behind a dominant inside attack that produced 106 points in the paint. The Scots led 67-57 at halftime and never allowed Greenville to get closer than eight points in the second half.
Kavious Johnson led the Panthers with 18 points, while
Elijah Goad added 16.
Isaiah Goad scored 12 points on four made three-pointers, and
Kayshaun Hunte recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 assists.
Dwayne Reliford and
Jeremiah Collins each chipped in 12 and 11 points, respectively.
Cooper Johnson added nine points and
Caleb Johnson scored seven.
The Panthers knocked down 19 three-pointers and forced 28 Covenant turnovers, but struggled to slow the Scots offensively.
Covenant outrebounded Greenville 55-46 and converted at nearly 70 percent from the field, repeatedly finishing at the rim and in transition.
Greenville briefly held an early 10-9 lead following a Collins layup, but Covenant answered with a 21-8 run to take control.
The Scots pushed their advantage to double digits late in the first half and maintained separation throughout the final 20 minutes.
The Panthers fell to 0-2 on the season, while Covenant improved to 1-0.
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