The University of Mount Olive men's basketball team defeated Southern Wesleyan 93-83 in Conference Carolinas action, with Redshirt sophomore Redford Dunton scoring a career-high 30 points.

By the Numbers
  • UMO improves to 7-20 overall with a 6-11 record in league play.
  • Dunton scored 30 points on 9-of-11 shooting and 9-of-9 from the free-throw line.
State of Play
  • Mount Olive has won the last three meetings in the series against Southern Wesleyan.
  • UMO shot at a season-high 60.8% from the floor and 88.5% from the free-throw line.
What's Next

Mount Olive will close the regular season on February 28 against rival Barton at Kornegay Arena in league play at 7 p.m.

Bottom Line

Behind Dunton's stellar performance, Mount Olive secures a crucial win on the road, showcasing strong offensive efficiency and setting the stage for a critical final game against Barton.