King University Men's Basketball Team Falls to Carson-Newman 74-72
The King University men's basketball team fought valiantly but ultimately fell to regional rival Carson-Newman University 74-72 in a close and intense game. The Tornado, led by Cam George and Amarius Beasley, battled back from an early deficit to take the lead several times, but the Eagles' timely three-point shots and free throws proved to be the difference-maker.
Key Takeaways:
- The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the score tied or within one possession in the final 10 minutes.
- King University forced 17 Carson-Newman turnovers, scoring 29 points off those mistakes, but couldn't capitalize on their own chances down the stretch.
- Amarius Beasley led the Tornado with 14 points and 5 rebounds, while Cam George added 14 points and 5 rebounds, including 4 three-pointers.
- King University's defense held strong in the second half, holding Carson-Newman scoreless for over 6 minutes and taking a 9-point lead with 7 minutes remaining.
- Despite their best efforts, the Tornado couldn't overcome Carson-Newman's consistent free-throw shooting, which made 16 more attempts at the line than King University.
- King University's next game is against Emory & Henry College on Thursday, while Carson-Newman returns home to face Southern Wesleyan University on Saturday.
Statistics:
- Final Score: Carson-Newman 74, King University 72
- Location: Prior Center, Wise, Va.
- Attendance: N/A
- Turnovers: King University 8, Carson-Newman 17
- Points off Turnovers: King University 29, Carson-Newman 0
- Three-Point Shooting:
+ King University: 12-24 (50%)
+ Carson-Newman: 6-25 (24%)
- Free Throw Shooting:
+ King University: 11-14 (79%)
+ Carson-Newman: 24-30 (80%)
Sources:
- King University Athletics - [www.kingathletics.com](http://www.kingathletics.com)