The University of Mount Olive men's basketball team suffered a 101-74 loss against Emmanuel, with Emmanuel holding a 21-8 advantage and eventually securing the win. The Trojans now stand at 6-19 for the season with a 5-10 record in league play, while Emmanuel improves to 21-5 overall with a 13-2 mark in conference action.

By the Numbers
  • UMO's shooting percentage: 43.3% (26-of-60) from the floor, 40.9% (9-of-22) from three-point range
  • Emmanuel's shooting percentage: 62.1% (36-of-58) from the floor, 63.0% (17-of-27) from beyond the arc
State of Play
  • UMO's record: 6-19 for the season, 5-10 in league play
  • Emmanuel's record: 21-5 overall, 13-2 in conference action
  • Next game: Mount Olive returns to Conference Carolinas play on Wednesday, Feb. 21, hosting UNC Pembroke with a tip-off set for 7 p.m.
Bottom Line

The University of Mount Olive suffered a significant loss against Emmanuel, impacting their standing for the season. Mount Olive will look to regroup as they prepare to face UNC Pembroke in their next game.