WISE, VA
Dec. 17 (Wed) / 6:00 PM
at Wingate
History
## Lenoir-Rhyne Bears Fall to UVA Wise in SAC Matchup
Teh Lenoir-Rhyne university Bears suffered a road loss against the University of VirginiaS Wise Cavaliers, with a final score of 78-68 on Saturday, December 9th. Despite strong individual performances, the Bears struggled with shooting consistency and ultimately couldn’t overcome UVA Wise’s efficiency.
### game Highlights
Three Bears finished with double-digit points: Tyson McClintock (18 points), Sam Martin (12 points), and Akili Evans (11 points). Blessin Kimble contributed significantly with 10 rebounds and nine points, narrowly missing a double-double.Though,Lenoir-Rhyne’s shooting percentages were below par. The team shot 24-62 (38.7%) from the field and 5-20 (25%) from three-point range. UVA Wise, in contrast, shot 30-62 (48.4%) from the field and 5-18 (27.8%) from beyond the arc.Both teams experienced difficulties at the free-throw line, combining for 25 prosperous shots out of 44 attempts.
### Key Team Statistics
| Statistic | Lenoir-Rhyne | UVA Wise |
|—|—|—|
| Field Goal Percentage | 38.7% (24-62) | 48.4% (30-62) |
| Three-Point Percentage | 25% (5-20) | 27.8% (5-18) |
| Free Throw Attempts | 25-44 | |
| Rebounds | | |
### Beyond the Box Score
This loss marks a continuation of lenoir-Rhyne’s struggles on the road against UVA Wise, having not secured a win in Wise sence February 16, 2022. The Bears’ record indicates a clear pattern: they are currently undefeated when scoring over 70 points, but have yet to win a game when held below that mark.
Both Lenoir-Rhyne and UVA Wise are closely positioned in the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) standings, sitting just half a game behind Anderson University for the top spot. [South Atlantic Conference Standings](https://www.sacconference.org/sports/mbkb/standings)
### Up Next
Lenoir-Rhyne (5-4 overall) will continue their road trip with a matchup against Wingate University on Wednesday.Wingate currently holds a 5-2 record and is coming off a game against Lincoln Memorial University on December 13th. [Wingate University Athletics](https://wingatebulldogs.com/sports/mens-basketball) Tip-off for the Lenoir-Rhyne vs. Wingate game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
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