The Basics

• Score: Davis & Elkins College Senators 85, Alderson Broaddus University Battlers 78
• Records: D&E (10-13), AB (16-7)
• Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016
• Location: Elkins, W.Va.

How It Happened:

• The Davis & Elkins College men's basketball team powered to an 85-78 win over conference rivals Alderson Broaddus University on Saturday, February 13.
• A pair of three point baskets to open scoring for the Senators would be a sign of things to come as D&E got off to an early lead. Kevin Bracy-Davis and Wesley Sprinkle would combine to score 18 points from beyond the arc in the first half alone.
• An alley-oop slam-dunk by Rickenjee Bellevue proved an emphatic statement from the Senators to mark the close of the first half.
• D&E continued to control the game and led by as much as 21 early in the second half. However, AB fought back to close the gap to only 6 points with three minutes left in the game. Solid shooting at the free throw line (23 for 25 on the night) and a stern defense would allow D&E to ease to the 85-78 win in the end.
• Bracy-Davis led the Senators with a game-high 29 points along with 6 rebounds and 5 blocks. Kevin Simpson finished with 17 points, 3 assists and a steal while Sprinkle added in 11 points and 2 assists.
• The Senators proved hot from outside shooting 52.2% (12 for 23) on the night compared to only 35.7% (5 for 14) from the Battlers.
• The victory would mark the first home win for D&E over Alderson Broaddus since January 2010.

Senators Synopsis:

"So proud of our team for their effort and focus earning a pivotal win for our program. We played very hard and smart for the majority of the game. Great to see our 23-25 performance at the free throw line pay dividends. We'll enjoy this win, learn from it and get ready for a big week on the road."– Coach Nick Patella

What's Next: 

The Senators face Kentucky Wesleyan University on the road on Thursday, February 18 at 8:30 p.m.