ELKINS, W.Va. – The Davis & Elkins College men's basketball team edged Elizabeth City State University 76-73 in what ended up being a tightly contested game Wednesday evening at the McDonnell Center.

The Senators (2-3) started strong, taking a 45-36 lead into halftime. Despite a late surge by the Vikings (3-2), D&E held on, fueled by key plays down the stretch.

Junior forward Nnadozie Okoroji led the Senators with a game-high 19 points, shooting 5-of-10 from beyond the arc. Senior Charleston Ponds added 13 points, including three three-pointers, while Senior Sam Rolle IV also contributed 13 points and a team-high four steals.

Defensively, Malachi Hampton dominated the boards, collecting eight rebounds. Emmanuel Oladeru made his presence felt in the paint with a perfect 4-for-4 shooting night, finishing with eight points and two blocks.

The Senators capitalized on turnovers, scoring 20 points off ECSU's 12 miscues. D&E also controlled the three-point line, hitting 10-of-25 compared to ECSU's 6-of-20.

Up Next

Next, D&E will open Mountain East Conference play as they take on Frostburg State on the road on Saturday, November 23 at 4:00 p.m..