Newberry battled closely with Mars Hill but ultimately lost 72-55 in a competitive game. Despite Newberry's early lead, Mars Hill took control in the second half, utilizing strong defensive play and capitalizing on turnovers. Newberry was competitive in the first half, leading 31-30 at halftime, but struggled to maintain momentum. Key players showed resilience, contributing points off the bench, but Mars Hill's balanced offense sealed the victory. The loss puts Newberry at 3-6 overall and 2-3 in the South Atlantic Conference.

By the Numbers
  • Newberry scored 18 points in the first quarter, leading 18-17 at the end of the quarter.
  • Mars Hill outscored Newberry 22-10 in the third quarter, pulling ahead to lead 50-45.
State of Play
  • Newberry is currently 3-6 overall and 2-3 in the South Atlantic Conference.
  • Mars Hill improves to 6-3 overall and 3-2 in the conference following this victory.
What's Next

Newberry will look to rebound from this loss as they prepare to face Wingate on December 7th in a home matchup.

Bottom Line

The game showcased Newberry’s potential, yet highlighted the need for better second-half adjustments to secure victories in tight matchups. Improvements in defense and maintaining offensive momentum will be crucial moving forward.