MISENHEIMER, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2024) --The Pfeiffer University men's basketball team got a 51-point showing from the bench and cruised to a 92-63 USA South win over the Methodist Monarchs at Mernerh Gym on Wednesday evening.
The Falcons (9-12, 6-7) had two players score in double figures, led by junior Daymon Beckwith, who had 16 points. Sophomore Doug Smith added 13 points and four blocks while junior Daniel Fulp added eight points and a pair of steals.
Pfeiffer out-rebounded Methodist 46-32, led by a career-high seven rebounds from senior Kendall Matthews. The Falcons also pulled down 15 offensive rebounds and scored 10 second chance points.
Pfeiffer forced 13 Methodist turnovers turning those takeaways into 14 points.
How It Happened
After jumping out to a 28-23 advantage, Pfeiffer went on a 10-0 run with 6:42 left in the first half to increase its lead to 38-23. The Falcons then added seven points to that lead by the end of the period and entered halftime with a 49-27 advantage. Pfeiffer did most of its first half damage in the paint, scoring 36 of its 49 points close to the basket.
Pfeiffer kept its lead intact before going on a 9-0 run to extend the lead to 90-61 late in the game.
Game Notes
» The Falcons held the Monarchs to only 37 percent shooting from the field.
» Pfeiffer never trailed on the way to a 92-63 victory.
» Pfeiffer tallied 19 total assists in the game.
» The Pfeiffer bench came alive by scoring 51 points to its scoring output.
» Pfeiffer had a 46-32 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Pfeiffer defense forced 13 turnovers.
» The Falcons were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording nine blocks as a team.
» Pfeiffer cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 15 offensive boards in the game.
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Daymon Beckwith led the Falcons with 16 points.
» Pfeiffer got a team-high seven rebounds from
Kendall Matthews.
Up Next
Pfeiffer will close the regular season with a road trip to rival Greensboro College on Saturday, Feb. 17. Tipoff at Hanes Gymnasium is set for 4:00 p.m.
