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Men's Basketball Wins JWU Invitational Opener

Box Score

Charlotte, NC - USCAA #7 Johnson and Wales defeated USCAA foe Mid-Atlantic Christian 84-59 in the second game of the JWU Invitational Friday night.

The Wildcats (7-9) won their second straight game over a USCAA D-II foe, and ran their record against all USCAA D-2 teams to 4-0 this season.

A 10-0 run to start the second half, keyed by 5 points from Sherer Desinor, pushed the lead to 17 points, effectively breaking open what had been a tight contest.  The lead would grow to 32 as 11 different Wildcats made baskets in the game, tying a school record. 

Rickey Porter led the Wildcats in scoring with 20 points, while Brandon Cole added 10. Tolbert Holmes tied a career high with 12 points off the bench. 

Will Artis led all scorers with 21 points for the Mustangs (1-13).

The Wildcats are back in action tomorrow afternoon as they wrap up the JWU Invitational by taking on College of Faith (NC) at 3pm.

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Players Mentioned

Brandon Cole

#33 Brandon Cole

SG/SF
6' 4"
Freshman
Sherer Desinor

#31 Sherer Desinor

G
6' 4"
Freshman
Tolbert Holmes

#11 Tolbert Holmes

SG
6' 3"
Sophomore
Rickey Porter

#23 Rickey Porter

PF
6' 5"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Brandon Cole

#33 Brandon Cole

6' 4"
Freshman
SG/SF
Sherer Desinor

#31 Sherer Desinor

6' 4"
Freshman
G
Tolbert Holmes

#11 Tolbert Holmes

6' 3"
Sophomore
SG
Rickey Porter

#23 Rickey Porter

6' 5"
Junior
PF
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