INSTITUTE, W. Va. -- Davis & Elkins College opened their 2024-25 men's basketball season with a 69-61 non-conference victory over Johnson C. Smith at the Walker Convocation Center on Friday night, marking the first career win for first-year Head Coach Daniel Harris.

Sam Rolle IV led the Senators with 16 points, including three 3-pointers, and added five assists in 23 minutes. Nnadozie Okoroji contributed 12 points, hitting four of seven from beyond the arc, while Nicolas Silva posted a near double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds, adding a block. Dontrell Jenkins also had a solid performance with eight points, including two 3-pointers, and led the team with six rebounds.

The Senators' bench was instrumental, outscoring Johnson C. Smith 44-14, while their defense forced 17 turnovers, with nine steals and four blocks to secure the victory.

Up Next

Play continues at the Earl Lloyd Classic as the Senators take on Livingstone College on November 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Walker Convocation Center on the campus of West Virginia State University.