MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan Men's Basketball team used a double-digit run in the final five minutes to fend off Young Harris in a Conference Carolinas contest on Saturday evening.

THE BASICS

FINAL | Chowan 88, Young Harris 79

RECORDS | Chowan 12-6 (6-3), Young Harris 10-8 (5-4)

LOCATION | Murfreesboro, N.C. (Hawks Athletic Center)

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Daylan Askew continued to score at a high rate with his 11th 20+ point outing with 27 points to go with six rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks.

RJ Wilson returned to form with a double-double posting 15 points and 12 rebounds.  Preston Le Gassick added 12 points and five assists, while Skyler Davies added 11 points, six rebounds, and four blocks.

Chowan went on a 12-0 run with five minutes to go after Young Harris closed the gap to 76-75.  The turning point in the contest was after Aaron James knocked down a triple to tie the game, Young Harris was called for a technical foul with eight minutes remaining.

UP NEXT

Chowan hits the road to take on Emmanuel in Conference Carolinas action on Saturday, January 27.  Tip-off is slated for 4pm.