Presbyterian defeats Truett-McConnl 91-64

Presbyterian Dominates Truett-McConnell in Statement Win

In a dominating performance, the Presbyterian College Bobcats (HOME) rolled over visiting Truett-McConnell University Eagles 91-64 on Sunday night at Templeton Center.

The Bobcats made a statement in this non-conference matchup, showcasing their depth and resilience as they took down a tough opponent. The team's balanced attack was too much for the Eagles to handle, as Presbyterian controlled the tempo of the game from start to finish.

Truett-McConnell struggled to find its footing early on, falling behind 51-25 at halftime. The Eagles' inability to score in the paint and their struggles with three-point shooting (0-2) made it difficult for them to mount a comeback.

However, the Bobcats' Jonah Pierce was unstoppable in the first half, scoring 18 points on 66.7% shooting from the field. His dominating performance set the tone for the rest of the game, as Presbyterian continued to push the tempo and wear down the Eagles.

Despite a strong second-half effort from Truett-McConnell's Shawn Walker (17 points), the Bobcats' lead never dwindled below 20 points. The team's defense was stifling, holding the Eagles to just 39% shooting from the field.

In contrast, Presbyterian shot an impressive 57.5% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc. The team's ability to control the paint (48 points) and limit Truett-McConnell's fast break opportunities (18 points) was a major factor in their victory.

The Bobcats' 27-point lead at the final buzzer represented one of the largest margins of victory in this series. For Presbyterian, the win serves as a statement piece in their non-conference schedule, showcasing their capabilities against a tough opponent.

Box Score Breakdown

Presbyterian's balanced attack was led by Jonah Pierce's 18 points and 11 rebounds. Triston Wilson added 6 assists to round out the top performer list for the Bobcats.

Truett-McConnell's Shawn Walker scored 17 points, but struggled from beyond the arc (0-2). Jadon Yeh chipped in with 4 assists, despite a tough shooting night (12 points on 46.2% FG).

The game's advanced statistics told a similar story as the Bobcats' eFG% of 57.5% and True Shooting% of 58.3% compared to Truett-McConnell's 45.5% eFG% and 50.2% True Shooting%. The difference in rebounding margin (28-24) also played a significant role in the final score.

The win marked a notable upset in this series, with Presbyterian's dominating performance capping off an impressive night of basketball.