Newberry opened its 2026-27 season with a 97-56 road win over Converse, using sharp shooting and pressure defense to take control. Sanae Graham led the Wolves with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while three other Newberry players scored in double figures.

By the Numbers
  • Newberry shot 53% from the field and 53.3% from 3-point range.
  • The Wolves scored 48 points in the paint and turned turnovers into 32 points.
  • Newberry recorded 18 steals and outrebounded Converse, 46-?
State of Play
  • Newberry is 1-0; Converse is 0-1.
  • A 31-13 second quarter gave the Wolves a 52-27 halftime lead.
What's Next

Newberry visits Barton in Wilson, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 14, at 5 p.m. for the Conference Challenge.

Bottom Line

Newberry’s season opener showed a team capable of scoring efficiently while creating opportunities on defense—a strong start to build on against Barton.