MARS HILL, N.C. – The Erskine College men's basketball team (1-4) was defeated by Mars Hill University (2-0) by a score of 81-69 at Stanford Arena on Monday evening.

Erskine got a career-high 22 points from sophomore guard Grant Lovette, with Christian Monroe (15 points) and Max Peeler (12 points) also reaching double figures, but the Fleet were unable to hold onto a halftime lead on the road.

GAME STATS at Mars Hill (L 69-81)
POINTS: Grant Lovette (22)
REBOUNDS: Grant Lovette (5)
ASSISTS: Ja'Hiem Handy (6)
BLOCKS: Max Peeler (1)
STEALS: Ja'Hiem Handy (2)

THE TEAM
Erskine shot 46% (25-54) from the field and 39% (14-36) from the three-point line, as well as 71% (5-7) from the free throw line. But, the Fleet were outrebounded, 41 to 28, and MHU had a 20 to 7 advantage in second chance points.

WHAT'S NEXT? 
Erskine continues its road trip at Johnson & Wales University (1-3) on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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