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Mens basketball has strong season opener

By Ashley Walls Sports Editor
Asbury the 42-36 lead. Hiwassee went on a couple of scoring drives of their own, but points by freshman Tyler Smith, sophomore Jordan Gilbert and Flannery helped Asbury keep their steady lead throughout the second half. In a collaborative effort, the Eagles eventually won their first game of the season 70-62. Richardson and Flannery led the team in scoring with 12 points each, while Morris and Penny had 11 and nine, respectively. Flannery and Gilbert each had two three-pointers, while Morris and sophomore Kyle Lamb each added two steals for the Eagles. Morris, Penny and Euton led in rebounds for a combined 23. Euton said that having so many scorers is what sets this team apart. We dont really have a player it has to go to every time, he said. This year, weve got many different threats on offense and many good defenders. Euton also said that this team has something other teams dont have: belief in each other. Weve never had a team make it to nationals, but we really do believe that this year could be the year we do that, he said. We actually believe in each other and the team that we have, and we can achieve that goal of finally taking that next step and making it to nationals. The Eagles will play again tonight, Nov. 8, in Frankfort, Ky. when they face Kentucky State University at 7 p.m.

The Asbury mens basketball team showed their fans why they were picked No. 2 in the KIAC pre-season polls last Friday. In their 2013 season-opener on Nov. 1, the mens team came out strong with a 70-62 win over Hiwassee College. The game opened up with a two-point bucket by senior LeeVaughn Morris, but Hiwassee answered with a bucket of their own, giving the fans a glimpse of a close game to come. After that, the score tied three different times, and both teams led often throughout the first half. Eventually, Hiwassee pulled away from the Eagles with a five-point lead. With the score at 25-30 and just a little over a minute left of the first half, senior Dakotah Euton put up two points in the paint, only to get fouled. He made the free throw, giving the Eagles their 28th point with a minute left. With two seconds left on the clock, senior Austin Flannery hit a three-pointer, tying the game at 30 as the half-time buzzer ended the half, and the Asbury crowd roared in applause. The Eagles came out with just as much momentum in the second half. After Morris made a twopoint shot to pull Asbury to a one-point lead early in the half, senior Cam Richardson finished a fast break with a dunk, resulting in an erupting crowd. Hiwassee called a time-out, but that didnt stop the Eagles intensity. Points from Morris, Richardson and junior C.J. Penny helped the Eagles go on a 10-1 run to give

PHOTO BY CAITLIN MALONE Freshman Tyler Smith goes up for a two in the Eagles 70-62 win over Hiwassee College last Friday.

Trivia of the Week

By Ashley Walls Sports Editor
1. The smallest player to ever play in the NBA was Muggsy Bogues. How tall was he? A. 57 B. 55 C. 53 D. 50 2. In 1996, Dave DeBusschere was named as one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history. What was DeBusschere also famous for? A. His impersonations of Elvis Presley B. Pitching for the Chicago White Sox C. Beating Emeril LaGassi on a cooking show D. Going to the 1994 Winter Olympics for skiing 3. Which current Los Angeles Lakers player went to medical school? A. Kobe Bryant B. Steve Nash C. Chris Kaman D. Pau Gasol 4. Which NBA players middle name is Bean? A. Kobe Bryant B. Lebron James C. Michael Carter-Williams D. David West 5. In high school, this NBA player was a drum major. A. Vince Carter B. John Wall C. Tyson Chandler D. Jeff Teague

Answers: 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. A