Box Score BUENA VISTA, VA. — The Southern Virginia University took on The Apprentice School Saturday afternoon in Knight Arena, sinking the Builders 77-66.
Notable Stats
Conner Marchant: Game-high 18 points | five assists | four rebounds
Isaiah Marchant: 15 points | two steals | six assists
Malakai Olson: 15 Points | two assists | eight rebounds
Game Notes
- The Knights dominated the first half of play, shooting 51.4 percent from the field
- Southern Virginia managed to hit six three-pointers in the first half and was led by Conner Marchant's 13 points
- Marchant went on to add two assists to lead the team
- Jesse Barker impressed, going 5-for-7 from the field while hitting a three to follow Marchant with 11 points
- Malakai Olson started slow but was able to pick up his play, contributing eight points to go along with two assists and four rebounds
- Elliot Spencer and Isaiah Marchant rounded out the first half, recording a combined ten points and eight rebounds to guide the squad to a 44-34 lead at halftime
- Isaiah Marchant heated up in the second half, tallying a team-high 11 points and three assists
- Malakai Olson stayed consistent, adding seven points and four rebounds along with a block
- The Knights defense was solid in the second half, not allowing a three-pointer from the Builders, and adding four steals
- Southern Virginia demonstrated their teamwork ability, dishing out 25 assists on 30 shots made on the night
- Southern Virginia continued to outscore Apprentice in the second half 33-32, leading to the 77-66 victory, making their new overall record 3-2 on the year
The Knights hit the road again on Tuesday, November 23, taking on cross-town rival Washington and Lee. Game time is slated for 3 pm.
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