PEMBROKE, N.C. – The Chowan Men's Basketball team had a pair of chances that would not fall as the Hawks fell to Virginia State 73-71 in the UNCP Give Thanks Tournament on Sunday.

THE BASICS

FINAL | Chowan 71, Virginia State 73

RECORDS | Chowan 2-3, Virginia State 2-3

LOCATION | Pembroke, N.C. (English Center)

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Preston Le Gassick missed a game-tying three-pointer with 11 seconds remaining.  Daylan Askew grabbed the offensive rebound and went 1-2 from the line before RJ Wilson missed the tip-in as time expired.

After starting the season 2-0, the Hawks have dropped their last three contests by a combined 11 points.

Daylan Askew posted his third 20-plus point outing with 23 points.  Preston Le Gassick chipped in with 14 points and a team-high nine rebounds.

RJ Wilson added 10 points and six rebounds.  Cheick Traore contributed with nine points and eight rebounds.

Chowan went 6-25 from deep while shooting 13-20 from the stripe.

UP NEXT

Chowan makes the return trip to Raleigh to take on St. Augustine's on Tuesday, November 28.  Tip-off is slated for 7pm.  The Falcons defeated the Hawks 87-82 in double overtime on November 15.