BEREA COLLEGE FALLS IN OVERTIME BATTLE AGAINST TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY, THEN DOMINATES ROSE-HULMAN
Game 1: Berea College Falls to Transylvania University 79-77 in Overtime
Location: Lexington, KY
The Berea College men's basketball team put forth a valiant effort but fell just short in a thrilling 79-77 overtime loss to Transylvania University on January 29. The Mountaineers led 36-31 at halftime, but despite forcing extra time, they were unable to secure the win in the final moments.
Bryce Riley delivered a standout performance, leading Berea with 22 points and 7 rebounds while shooting 9-of-14 from the field. Ja'Rel Montgomery secured a double-double, contributing 20 points and 11 rebounds, along with 3 blocks. Trey Minter matched Montgomery's scoring with 20 points and added 7 assists to fuel the Mountaineers' offense. Demetris Phillips dominated the boards, collecting 14 rebounds, 7 points, and 6 blocks.
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Game 2: Berea College Dominates Rose-Hulman 86-53
Location: Terre Haute, IN
The Berea College men's basketball team bounced back with a commanding performance in an 86-53 road victory over Rose-Hulman on February 1. The Mountaineers took control early, building a 10-point halftime lead and outscoring their opponents 48-25 in the second half to secure their largest win of the season.
Ja'Rel Montgomery led the way with 22 points on an efficient 9-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three-point range. Trey Minter contributed 15 points and 5 assists, while Demetris Phillips controlled the paint with 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals. Bryce Riley added 13 points and 7 rebounds, helping Berea dominate the boards with a 36-26 rebounding advantage. The Mountaineers shot an impressive 56.7% from the field and knocked down 13 three-pointers.
Summary:
Records for Week 12: 1 win, 1 loss
Key Players: Bryce Riley, Ja'Rel Montgomery, Trey Minter, Demetris Phillips.
Next Game: Berea looks to continue their momentum as they return home to face Transylvania University in a highly anticipated rematch on February 5 at 7:30 PM.
