BACK-TO-BACK ROAD CONFERENCE GAMES LEAD TO LOSSES FOR THE BEREA COLLEGE MOUNTAINEERS

Game 1: Hanover Tops Berea 78-70
Location: Hanover, IN
The Berea College men's basketball team faced a competitive match against Hanover College, ultimately falling 78-70. It was a back-and-forth shootout, with Berea leading 16-14 around the halfway mark. Layups were key for the Mountaineers, as Marquis Mackey, Bryce Riley, and Demetris Phillips each contributed to consecutive layups that helped the team push ahead. Tyler Moss and Demetris Phillips also added layups, allowing Berea to lead 35-32 at halftime.



After a quick score following the break, Hanover took control of the game, leading by 8 points at various times. Berea lost their first Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference game to Hanover, with shooting struggles reflected in their 37% success rate (3-17 on three-pointers). Trey Minter led the team with 23 points, 7 assists, and an 8-of-9 from the free-throw line, while Demetris Phillips added 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 block.

Game 2: Berea Falls to Anderson University 91-72
Location: Anderson, IN
In their second game of the week, the Mountaineers faced Anderson University but struggled with a slow first half, heading into halftime down 28-44. Although Bryce Riley started the game with a quick three-pointer, Berea had 10 turnovers and only 31% shooting from the field.

Demetris Phillips worked to rally the team in the second half, scoring and securing defensive rebounds. He managed to cut the deficit to four points with a layup, but Anderson quickly pulled away once again. Berea's late-game troubles continued, resulting in a 91-72 loss. Both Phillips and Minter finished the game with 15 points. 
 

Summary:

• Records for Week 4: 0 wins, 2 losses
• Key Players: Trey Minter, Demetris Phillips, Bryce Riley
• Next Game: Berea will host Franklin College on December 14 at 3 PM, following the women's game at 1 PM.