#16th Ranked Pioneers Move to 2-0 With Win Over Roane State

Sophomore Jalen Nesbitt (Inman, SC) poured in a team high 15 points and pulled down a team high 10 rebounds as Spartanburg Methodist defeated Roane State 73-54 in NJCAA Division 1 men's basketball action on Tuesday night in Bridges Arena. Ronell Crockett also recorded his first double-double of the season by posting 13 points and 10 rebounds. Travis Black dished out a team high 6 assists while also scoring in double figures with 11 points.

"We played really good on both ends in the first half," said head coach Jeff Brookman. "We contested every shot and I thought our zone defenses were effective.   However, I thought we got a little too comfortable the last ten minutes of the game and did not close out the way we should have."

The Pioneers have no time to celebrate as they travel to Guilford Tech on Wednesday for a 7:30 PM tip-off time. Pioneer fans can now also follow the men's basketball team on Facebook at www.facebook.com/smcbasketball