The Bryan College men's basketball team started their Appalachian Athletic Conference schedule strong with an 84-74 victory over Tennessee Wesleyan on November 12, 2024, at Summers Gymnasium.

Key Performances:

• Trey Morrow led Bryan with a standout 21 points off the bench, hitting 7 of 10 shots.
• Josh Baugher recorded a double-double with 10 points and a team-high 7 rebounds.
• Dalen Gales contributed 16 points and played key minutes in the backcourt.

Game Highlights:

• Bryan shot 54.5% in the first half to build a 40-31 lead at halftime.
• The Lions dominated inside, scoring 46 points in the paint compared to 30 from Tennessee Wesleyan.
• Bryan's bench played a pivotal role, contributing 39 points.

Team Stats:

• Bryan shot 51.7% from the field and 78.3% from the free-throw line.
• Tennessee Wesleyan was held to 19% shooting from beyond the arc, a testament to Bryan's perimeter defense.
• The Lions out-rebounded the Bulldogs 41-32, securing key second-chance opportunities.

Next Game: Bryan (2-2, 1-0 AAC) will look to build on this conference win as they prepare for their next matchup vs. UPike on Saturday November 16th at 4:00 PM.