ATHENS, W.Va. – Despite a strong first-half effort, the Davis & Elkins men's basketball team fell to Concord University, 81-66, on Saturday evening at the Carter Center.

The Senators (9-16, 5-12 MEC) kept pace with the Mountain Lions (16-7, 13-4 MEC) early, trailing by just five points at halftime, 40-35. However, Concord outscored D&E 41-31 in the second half to secure the win.

Nnadozie Okoroji led the way for Davis & Elkins with 12 points on 5-of-11 shooting, including two three-pointers. Kerem Sariaslan added 10 points and four assists, while Ben Gilliam pulled down a team-high seven rebounds to go with nine points.

D&E shot 35.6% (26-of-73) from the field but struggled from deep, hitting just 6-of-19 (31.6%) three-point attempts. The Senators recorded 12 assists and 11 steals while forcing 12 turnovers.

The Mountain Lions shot 44.4% (28-of-63) from the floor and held a 46-43 rebounding advantage.

Team Stats

• D&E: 26-of-73 FG, 6-of-19 3PT, 8-of-15 FT, 43 rebounds, 12 assists, 11 steals, 3 blocks, 12 turnovers
• Concord: 28-of-63 FG, 7-of-28 3PT, 18-of-24 FT, 46 rebounds, 10 assists, 7 steals, 6 blocks, 12 turnovers

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