Box Score HICKORY, N.C. – The Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Basketball Team scored the first 14 points of the game and never looked back in a 101-72 victory over Young Harris in the Bears season opener. LR built a lead of 41-11 en route to topping the century mark for the first time since November 16, 2016.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 101, Young Harris 72
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (1-0), Young Harris (0-1)
Location: Hickory, N.C. | Shuford Gym
STATS OF THE GAME:
• The Bears shot a scorching 63.1 percent from the field in the first half and 53 percent from the floor in the game. The hot shooting helped LR build a lead of as much as 35 points in the first half before the Mountain Lions chipped away.
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Cory Thomas scored a game-high 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting and added six rebounds in just 24 minutes of action.
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Filip Leskovar maximized his playing time, pouring in 10 points and grabbing three boards in just six minutes.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
• The Bears never trailed in the game as Head Coach
Everick Sullivan earned a win in the season opener for the first time in his three seasons. LR fell to UNC Pembroke the past two seasons in the opener.
• LR dominated the lane, outscoring the Mountain Lions 60-32 in the paint. The Bears also held a 16-4 advantage in fast break points.
UP NEXT:
LR will return to action tomorrow when they host Emmanuel at 5:30 p.m.
