FLORENCE, S.C. – The Chowan University men's basketball team opened day one of the Francis Marion Thanksgiving Classic with a matchup against Lander University, falling 93-77. Five Hawks scored in double figures, and Chowan now moves to 3-3 overall following the non-conference result.

THE BASICS

FINAL | Chowan 77, Lander 93

RECORDS | Chowan (3-3,2-0) , Lander (4-1,0-0)

LOCATION | Florence, S.C. (Smith University Center)

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Chowan displayed a balanced scoring effort with three Hawks leading the way. Israel Powell, Eric Gordon Jr., and William Hynes each recorded 15 points to pace the offense. Powell shot 6-12 from the field and 3-5 from beyond the arc, adding two steals and two blocks on the defensive end. Gordon Jr. was perfect from the line at 6-6, contributing three assists and hitting a three pointer at the buzzer, while Hynes posted a 4-10 shooting mark, went 2-5 from deep, knocked down 5-6 free throws, and pulled down three rebounds.

Damerius Summers controlled the glass with a game-high 10 rebounds, adding 12 points, three assists, and three steals. Joseph Lezeau II also reached double digits with 12 points, highlighted by an outstanding 10-11 performance at the free-throw line.

As a team, Chowan shot 35.8% (24-67) from the floor and an impressive 82.1% (23-28) at the stripe. The Hawks tallied 32 points in the paint, scored 14 points off turnovers, and collected 14 offensive boards for 21 second-chance points. Chowan's bench provided 18 points, while the Hawks added six fast-break points to round out their offensive production.

UP NEXT 

Chowan will look to bounce back on day two of the Francis Marion Thanksgiving Invitational, taking on Columbus State University on Saturday, November 29 at 2:00 PM.