ATHENS, W.Va. – The Concord University men's basketball team was downed, 91-67, Tuesday night by Fairmont State in Mountain East Conference action at the Carter Center.
Fairmont State (7-1, 4-1 MEC) shot 58 percent (18-for-31) in the first half to build a 53-29 halftime advantage.
The Mountain Lions (4-6,2-3 MEC) matched the pace of FSU early on as they stayed within single digits over the first 12 minutes of the first half.
After Fairmont State had opened up an 18-10 advantage—its biggest lead to that point—sophomore
Brandon Kennedy and junior guard/forward
Malik Johnson scored back-to-back buckets to get Concord within four points at the 11:45 mark.
But, the Fighting Falcons went on a 22-8 run over nearly the next six minutes to lead 40-22 with four minutes remaining in the first half.
Any comeback attempt from Concord was squashed by FSU as the only time the Mountain Lions were able to work the lead under 25 points in the second half was when Johnson completed a three-point play at the 18:15 mark of the second half.
A late flurry of action reduced the Mountain Lions's deficit to 87-66 with 2:06 remaining.
Johnson scored 15 points in 29 minutes off the bench. Junior forward
Liam Evans added 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting. Senior guard
Martin Kelly Jr. recorded 11 points.
CU shot 50 percent in the second half after shooting just 35 percent in the opening 20 minutes.
The Mountain Lions continue their string of home games as it plays Frostburg State 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Carter Center.
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