BEREA COLLEGE MEN FALL TO CENTRE IN OVERTIME BEFORE BOUNCING BACK AGAINST MILLKIN
Game 1: Berea College Falls to Centre College 88-85 in Overtime
Location: Danville, KY
The Berea College men's basketball team fought hard but ultimately fell to Centre College in a thrilling overtime matchup, losing 88-85. Demetris Phillips started the scoring with a three-pointer, giving the Mountaineers an early 3-0 advantage. Berea maintained control until Centre pulled ahead 17-16 with a layup around the 10-minute mark. The teams exchanged leads, and Trey Minter initiated a run that put Berea ahead by 6 points going into halftime.
After halftime, the Mountaineers expanded their lead to 11 points, but Centre gradually closed the gap. With the score at 71-72 in favor of Berea in the final minutes, Centre's Jaxson Banks hit a three-pointer, quickly followed by a response from Minter. A layup from Centre put them ahead with 30 seconds left, but two free throws from Minter sent the game into overtime. In the extra period, Berea struggled offensively, allowing Centre to secure the win.
Game 2: Berea College Defeats Millikin University 80-77 in Overtime
Location: Decatur, IL
In a back-to-back game, the Mountaineers rebounded effectively, defeating Millikin University 80-77 after another tightly contested overtime battle. Berea started slowly, with both teams tied at 5 after four minutes. However, the Mountaineers quickly found their rhythm, establishing a 34-26 lead by halftime.
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The second half saw Millikin gain momentum, eventually tying the game at 63 by the end of regulation. The first overtime period was uneventful, with each team scoring just 5 points. In the second overtime, Berea made a decisive push, with three-pointers from Trey Minter, Ja'Rel Montgomery, and Braden Hudson giving them the edge. Two free throws from Bryce Riley solidified the victory, despite a last-second three-pointer from Millikin that fell short.
Summary:
- Records for Week 2:Â 1 win, 1 loss
- Key Players:Â Demetrius Phillips, Trey Minter, Ja'Rel Montgomery
- Field Goals:Â Berea shot 30 for 67 (44.8%) with 10 for 31 (31.3%) from three-point range.
- Next Game:Â Berea will host Maryville on Tuesday, November 26, at 7 PM.
