SEEING IS BELIEVING

BIG 1ST HALF PROPELS CHARLESTON PAST MOUNTAIN LIONS

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Sometimes you have to see something in person to really comprehend it.

The Concord Men's Basketball team knew the University of Charleston was one of the hottest teams in the WVIAC going into their visit to UC Wednesday night.
The Golden Eagles had won six games in a row, including impressive victories over Pitt-Johnstown and Fairmont State.

But the Mountain Lions didn't know quite how hot UC was until they saw them up close. Concord got an eyeful, falling to the Golden Eagles 105-86 at the Eddie King Gymnasium

Charleston shot a sizzling .618 (21-34) in the 1st half, breaking open a close game with a 38-12 run before halftime to lead 62-33 at the break. Concord would close the gap in the 2nd half but never threatened the Eagles' advantage.

Corey Neeley (left) continued his impressive stretch run by leading Concord with 26 points and nine rebounds. The junior from Benton Harbor, MI scored 22 points in the 2nd half, sinking 4-7 three-point shots. Rick Alderman added 14 points and Javaughn Acree-Manuel 10.

John Liggins paced Charleston (14-11, 12-9) with 26 points. The junior made his first 10 shots, including a perfect 6-6 from three-point range. John White posted a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds.

Charleston outrebounded Concord 49-28, including a 15-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. The Golden Eagles wound up shooting .559 (38-68) on the night.

Wednesday's loss dropped CU to 2-10 in road games this season.


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Up next for Concord (11-14, 8-13) is another road game, a visit to WVIAC rival Bluefield State on Saturday afternoon, February 26. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 pm in Bluefield, WV.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN Radio 102.3 The Ticket, as part of a doubleheader with the women's game. Coverage begins at 1:30 pm.

A link to The Ticket's live audio webcast can be found on the Men's Basketball page at www.cumountainlions.com.

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