(Photo by Josh Moczygemba)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Centenary College advanced to the
championship game of the 2014 SCAC Men's Basketball Tournament with
a 74-66 victory over Schreiner University Saturday afternoon at
Trinity University. The Gents will play the host school, Trinity,
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Tournament Website | Jimmy Smith (SCH) Postgame
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Blount (CENT) Postgame Interview | Adam
Walsh (CENT) Postgame Interview
Senior guard Jonathan Blount tied a SCAC single-game tournament scoring record with 38 points to lead Centenary. Blount hit 12-23 from the field - including 3-6 from long-range - and buried 11-12 from the foul line. Following the win, Blount was honored as the SCAC Co-Player of the Year.
A.J. Myres shared the honor with Blount as the Co-Player of the Year in 2013-14, and he led his Mountaineers with 21 points. Maverick Harris added 11 points and a team-best seven rebounds.
As it usually does, the free throw line proved to be an important aspect of the game, as Centenary hit 23-26 from the foul line. Schreiner connected on just 22-33 at the line. The Gents also hit 60% in the second half, erasing a 39-30 halftime deficit.
James Sapp came off the bench to lead Centenary with 11 rebounds, as well as contributing six points and a pair of steals. Caden Cheramie finished with nine points and three assists.
Centenary will face off against tournament host Trinity University in the SCAC Championship game tomorrow at noon. The Tigers and Gents split two meetings during the regular season.
