Berea, KY - In a gripping showdown at the Roland Wierwille Court, the Berea College Mountaineers clashed against the DePauw University Tigers in a riveting encounter that saw the Mountaineers falling short in an 87-81 battle on Wednesday night.
 
The game commenced with a tight back-and-forth rhythm, with both teams striving for dominance. After an intense first half, the Mountaineers fought back vigorously after the break, equalizing the score at 38-38 with a layup by Bryce Riley (Bardstown,KY). Fueling the team's resurgence, Demetris Phillips (St. Louis, MO)  fired a three-pointer, propelling the Mountaineers to take a slender lead at 41-40. The DePauw Tigers then started to make a run and the Mountaineers couldn't keep up.
 
Kevion Hudson (Louisville, KY) emerged as a dominant force, tallying an impressive 29 points, steering the Mountaineers' offensive charge, and leading the team in scoring.
 
Contributing significantly to the team's efforts, Marquis Mackey (Lexington, KY) also notching 15 points and leading the team in rebounds with a notable count of 4.
 
Furthermore, the Mountaineers exhibited precision and composure at the free-throw line, going 8-8.
 
 
The Berea College Mountaineers are back in action Saturday afternoon against Millikin, tip off at 4:00 PM.