Posted: Nov 03, 2015
Men's Basketball opens season with 80-75 win
Action Sports Academy
(0-1)
75
Spartanburg Methodist
(1-0)
80
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Action Sports Academy (0-1) | 38 | 37 | 75 |
|
Spartanburg Methodist (1-0) | 38 | 42 | 80 |
SPARTANBURG, SC., Men's Basketball opened the season with a 80-75 win last night over Action Sports Academy. The two teams were tied at the half at 38-38, the game remained close throughout until SMC took a eight point lead late and held off a late charge by ASA.
Eleven Pioneers scored in the contest with Malik Gaffney (Gaffney, SC / Blacksburg High) leading the way with 21 points and five three pointers. Tj Sheppard (North Augusta, SC / North Augusta High) and Marquise Simuel (Columbia, SC / AC Flora High) each added 19pts. SMC shot 19-25 from the free throw line on the night.
The Pioneers are back in action tonight at 7:00pm against 22 Feet Academy.
Congrats to Head Coach Jon Cremins on his first collegiate win!
