Salisbury, North Carolina -- Hakeem Jackson had a game-high 27 points leading the offensive surge, followed by Eric Mayo with 18 points, as the Blue Bears outlasted the Golden Bulls for a 93-81 victory Saturday (Jan. 24) inside New Trent Gym.
The game started off as a close one, and remained that way for majority of the first half until the Blue Bears kicked into gear leading by as much as 20 points at the 5:00 mark. But a couple of three-pointers and easy lay-ins by the Golden Bulls' leading scorer Stedmon Lemon, helped cut the Blue Bears' deficit to nine, to a score of 49-40 heading into halftime.
After the break, the Golden Bulls tried to hang tough, but the Blue Bears were unstoppable knocking down shot-after-shot and tearing through the Bulls' defense.
The Blue Bears led in double-digits numerous times throughout the second half, but the Golden Bulls would tease a competition scare coming in as close as eight points, but it wasn't before long that the Blue Bears' offensive flows began to take over.
Impressive plays by Robert Flint, Eric Mayo and the impressive dunk by Eric Dubose all helped stretched the lead throughout the closing of the second half, giving the Golden Bulls no hope for return on the 93-81 win.
The Blue Bears shot a blazing 53.8 % over the Golden Bulls' 35.1 % from the floor.
The Blue Bears out-rebounded the defender 50/43 and forced 12 turnovers.
Jackson finished with an incredible double-double, 27 points and 14 rebounds (7 off, 7 def).
Jackson added three blocks and one assist.
Consistent contributor Eric Mayo was the only other player in double figures with 18 points and pulling down nine rebounds (1 off, 8 def).
The Blue Bears advance 12-6 overall and 6-3 in the CIAA, while the Golden Bulls drop 9-11 overall and 3-6 in the Conference.
The Blue Bears will hit the road to face the Falcons of Saint Augustine's University this Wednesday (Jan. 28) at 7:30 P.M.
For athletic news please visit the website at www.bluebearathletics.com.
Written By: Tenai Staley
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