MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Hawks were edged by the Lees-McRae Bobcats in a close Conference Carolinas matchup on Tuesday night at the Hawks Athletic Center.

THE BASICS

FINAL | Chowan 90, Lees-McRae 93

RECORDS | Chowan 9-6 (6-2 CC), Lees-McRae 6-11 (4-6 CC)

LOCATION | Murfreesboro, N.C.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

The Hawks controlled the paint, scoring 34 points in the paint, and capitalized on fast break opportunities, totaling 24 fast break points. Chowan forced 25 points off turnovers and grabbed 24 total rebounds, with four offensive and 20 defensive rebounds. The night saw 16 lead changes and five ties. 

Daylan Askew led the Hawks offensively with 32 points, while also contributing five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. RJ Wilson added 14 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and a steal. Eric Gordon Jr. contributed nine points, three rebounds, four assists, and a steal. Damerius Summers came off the bench to score 10 points, with three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

UP NEXT

The Hawks return to the court this Saturday, January 25th, at 4:00 PM, facing off against Belmont Abbey at home.