Dillard University Men's Basketball Team Falls to Tougaloo College in 2022 Bleu Devil Classic

Strategic Insights -

Dillard University's men's basketball team led for most of the game, but ultimately fell to Tougaloo College 72-70 in the 2022 Bleu Devil Classic. The loss snapped a two-game winning streak for the Dillard Blue Devils. Elijah Moore led the team with a career-high 33 points, accounting for 47 percent of the team's total points. Moore's performance was highlighted by his 50 percent shooting from the field and 84.6 percent shooting from the free throw line.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Dillard men's basketball team was led by Elijah Moore's career-high 33 points in the 72-70 loss to Tougaloo College.
  • Moore's performance accounted for 47 percent of the team's total points in the loss.
  • Kaleb Allison joined Moore in double figures with 19 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks.
  • Tougaloo College was led by five players reaching double figures, including Sebron Carter, Trajan Fielder, and Cameron Woodall, who each scored 13 points.
  • Dillard shot 50 percent from the field, 25 percent from three-point range, and 84.6 percent from the free throw line.
  • The Bulldogs were up 34-29 at the half, but saw Tougaloo College outscore them 43-36 over the final 20 minutes of action.

Statistics:

  • Dillard shot 28-for-56 from the field (50 percent) and 3-for-12 from three-point range (25 percent).
  • Dillard made 11-for-13 free throws (84.6 percent) and picked up 30 rebounds, 16 assists, four blocks, and seven steals.
  • Tougaloo College shot 24-for-53 from the field (45.2 percent), 7-for-21 from three-point range (33.3 percent), and 17-for-26 from the free throw line (65.6 percent).
  • Tougaloo College totaled 33 rebounds, 19 assists, and seven steals.

Sources:

  • Dillard University website, "Men's Basketball Falls to Tougaloo College in 2022 Bleu Devil Classic"