November 17, 2021
Hickman hits buzzer-beater to down Newberry in home opener
The Mars Hill men's basketball team (1-2, 1-0 SAC) defeated Newberry (0-3, 0-1 SAC) by a score of 76-75 in their home opener Wednesday night.
MARS HILL, N.C. - The Mars Hill men's basketball team (1-2, 1-0 SAC) defeated Newberry (0-3, 0-1 SAC) by a score of 76-75 in their home opener Wednesday night.
With two seconds remaining on the clock, Jay Hickman hit the game-winning three-pointer, his 10th point of the contest to secure the Lions' first win of the season.
The Lions shot a game-high 50 percent in the second half and hit 4-of-13 three-pointers attempted. They outscored Newberry 46-41 in the final 20 minutes of play.
Newberry led the first half 34-30 in a tightly contested 20 minutes of play.
Notable Performers
NBY
- Points - QuanDaveon McCollum (31), Marcus Ford (15)
- Rebounds - QuanDaveon McCollum (13), Robin Bedford & Devario Sheppard (5)
- Assists - Marcus Ford (3), Luke Seals (2)
- Steals - Marcus Ford & Devario Sheppard (2)
MHU
- Points - Isayah Johnson (21), Trey Belin (19)
- Rebounds - Isayah Johnson (8), Michael Houge, Trey Belin, Rajuan Conner, & Isaiah Jones (5)
- Assists - Isayah Johnson & Kadyn Dawkins (3), Trey Belin & Jay Hickman (2)
- Steals - Michael Houge & Jay Hickman (2), Isayah Johnson & Kadyn Dawkins (1)
Mars Hill returns to action on Saturday, November 20 when they take on Coker. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m.
