Men’s Basketball: Coker University Remains Undefeated, Defeats Tusculum 106-83

In a high-scoring encounter, Tusculum University fell to No. 17 Coker University, losing 106-83. Coker, now undefeated with a record of 9-0, showcased their scoring prowess, marking their ninth consecutive game above 100 points. The Cobras had six players score in double figures, led by Max Hurray's 21 points off the bench, while Tusculum's Malachi Hale was the top scorer with 24 points.

• Coker hit 19 three-pointers, shooting 55% from the field.
• Tusculum recorded a shooting percentage of 51% but made only 38% of their three-point attempts.
• Coker forced 21 turnovers, resulting in 28 points off the Pioneers' mistakes.

Coker's dominance in scoring does not overshadow Tusculum's performance, which improved in the second half as they outscored Coker 25-13 early on, showing resilience despite the defeat.

• Tusculum has now lost three consecutive games and holds a record of 3-8 overall.
• Coker ranks first in NCAA Division II in scoring, averaging 113.2 points per game.

Tusculum will look to bounce back as they face the nationally-ranked Lincoln Memorial University on Wednesday, a challenging matchup as they close the pre-holiday schedule.

The Pioneers need to tighten their defense and reduce turnovers to improve their chances against top teams, as highlighted by their recent struggles against Coker's explosive offense.