MURFREESBORO -  The men's basketball team moved to 11-14 on the year after beating Newport News Apprentice School 84-70 this afternoon. The Hawks took control early in the game and never gave up the lead. 

Chowan shot 55% form the floor in the game, hitting 29 of 53 shots taken and hit 75% of their foul shots. Marcus Artis paced the Hawks with a game high 22 points. He also had 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 1 assist. Three other Hawks scored in double figures with Jaleel Nelson netting 15 points, Montino Williams chipping in 13 and Trayvon Lathan scoring 11 points. Lathan also had 7 assists and 5 rebounds in the game. 

For Apprentice, who falls to 4-18 after today, Termaine Trotten had 22 points. Chowan will participate in the NCCAA South Region Tournament. Pairings will be announced next week with the tournament set to begin on March 5th.