Game 1: Berea Overtakes Earlham College in 72-64 Win
Location: Richmond, IN
The Mountaineers faced off against the Quakers at the Druley Performance Gym, starting strong with a 17-15 lead in the first quarter. Berea increased their aggression in the second quarter, winning it 18-14. They maintained that momentum into the third quarter, extending their lead to 19-12. Although Earlham mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, outscoring Berea 23-18, it wasn't enough as the Mountaineers secured a 72-64 victory. Key performers included Madison Howell with 23 points, Drea Satori contributing 18 points and 5 assists, and Jayden Merriweather adding 10 points and 7 rebounds.
Game 2: Mountaineers Fall Short in 9-Point Loss Against Manchester University
Location: Manchester, IN
On Saturday afternoon, the Berea Mountaineers faced Manchester University at the Stauffer-Wolfe Arena. The Mountaineers started with a solid 17-15 lead in the first quarter and maintained it with a 20-16 advantage in the second quarter. However, after halftime, Manchester rebounded, scoring 17 to Berea's 15 in the third quarter. The game intensified, resulting in a tie that led to overtime after Manchester scored 19 points to Berea's 15 in the fourth quarter. In overtime, Manchester outscored Berea 19-10 to claim the victory. Standout players included LynKaylah James, who recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, Jayden Merriweather with 19 points, Drea Satori contributing 10 points and 5 assists, and Atiya Moss adding 10 points and 3 rebounds.
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