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URBANA, Ohio — The Urbana University Men's basketball team started the new year off with a 88-83 win over Salem University on Saturday in the Grimes Center.
The Blue Knights move to 3-7 on the season avenged an earlier loss to the Tigers, who fall to 10-6.
Salem started the game off with the lead but not for long. Urbana's Matt Treacy shot a three pointer which took the lead to 8-6 with 15:45 on the clock in the first period. At the half, Urbana led with a score of 43-36 and held on down the stretch for the five-point victory. The Blue Knights held the lead for a majority of the game (34:42).
// Team Stats
UU led in bench points with a 32-7 margin. The Blue Knights did their damage from beyond the arc where they shot a season-high 57 percent (16-28). UU also took care of the ball with only seven turnovers while forcing the visitors to into 12 giveaways.
Salem knocked down 11 treys on 30 attempts from beyond the arc. The Tigers also held a 43-33 edge on the glass.
// Individual Stats
Datrey Long had a personal single-game high of 26 points, six assists and six three's and also went 4 of 6 on free throws. The Blue Knights had four others who hit double digits in total points including Ethan Snapp (16), Malik Jacobs (13), Jordan Bradley (12) and Treacy (12).
Salem's Malik Toppin scored a game-high 27 points and grabbed 15 boards. The Tigers had three others who scored double digits with Fonz Hale (22), Chris Shields (15) and Malique Ross (12).
// Up Next
The Blue Knights host West Virginia Wesleyan in a Thursday conference matchup next week in Grimes Center. Tipoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. between the Blue Knights and Bobcats.
