THRILLING OVERTIME LOSS FOR BEREA COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL AGAINST BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY
Location: Berea, KY
The Berea College men's basketball team fought hard but fell just short in a thrilling overtime game against Bluffton University on December 18, losing 81-78. Bluffton held a 35-23 lead at halftime, but the Mountaineers came roaring back in the second half, scoring an impressive 49 points to force the game into overtime. Despite their valiant efforts, Bluffton managed to edge out Berea with clutch plays in the extra period.
Trey Minter led the way for Berea, finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. Ja'Rel Montgomery matched him with 21 points as well, adding 9 rebounds and 1 assist. Demetris Phillips was also crucial to the effort, contributing 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Summary:
Key Players: Trey Minter, Ja'Rel Montgomery, Demetris Phillips
Next Game: The Mountaineers will be back on the court on December 29, as they take on Marietta College in the Music City Classic at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN.
