CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Davis & Elkins men's basketball team came up short on Saturday night, losing 91-60 to the University of Charleston in a Mountain East Conference matchup at H. Bernard Wehrle Arena.
Senior Charleston Ponds led the Senators (6-10, 3-6 MEC) with 18 points, shooting 7-of-12 from the field, including two 3-pointers, and adding three rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes. Sophomore guard Kerem Sariaslan contributed 11 points off the bench, connecting on 4-of-6 attempts, including two 3-pointers.
Malachi Hampton provided a strong presence in the paint, grabbing a team-high 10 rebounds while scoring four points and blocking one shot. Ron Haas chipped in nine points, two rebounds, and two steals for Davis & Elkins.
Despite a competitive first half, where the Senators trailed by just two points at 36-34, Charleston pulled away in the second half with a dominant offensive performance. The Golden Eagles outscored the Senators 55-26 in the final 20 minutes.
Up Next
Davis & Elkins will have a tough matchup in their next contest as they return home to face No. 13 and MEC-leading Fairmont State on Wednesday, January 22. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m..
