DUE WEST, S.C. – The Erskine College men's basketball team (5-10, 2-6 CC) defeated Warren Wilson College (1-16) by a score of 86-48 at Belk Arena on Tuesday evening.

The Fleet were a little slow out of the gates, but went on a 22-0 run down the stretch of the first half, as part of a 12-minute scoreless draught by the Owls due to stifling Erskine defense. Erskine led by 15 at the break and continued its dominance throughout the second half, as a remarkable 17 different players made a field goal for the Fleet.

GAME STATS vs Warren Wilson (W 86-48)
POINTS: Jayden Byrd (10), Corey Gaines (10)
REBOUNDS: Grant Lovette (6)
ASSISTS: William Bush-Jackson (4)
BLOCKS: Adin Daniels (2), Larry Mitchell (2)
STEALS: Josh Smith (3)

THE PLAYER
The Fleet were extremely balanced offensively and showcased their depth on Tuesday, with no Erskine player getting more than 16 minutes. Senior forward Adin Daniels only played 9 minutes but was very impactful in his limited time on the court. Daniels scored a career-best 9 points on a perfect 4-for-4 shooting from the field, and also added five rebounds and a pair of blocks. In the closing minutes of the game, Daniels had a highlight-reel worthy stretch where he blocked a three-pointer on one end, leading to a two-handed dunk in transition just moments later.

THE TEAM
Erskine shot 49% (32-66) from the field and 38% (13-34) from the three-point line, but just 56% (9-16) from the free throw line. The Fleet got 57 points from its bench, the second straight Erskine has eclipsed 50 bench points. Erskine also held WWC to just 31% from the field and just 6-for-37 from behind the three-point line.

WHAT'S NEXT? 
Erskine has a quick turnaround as the Fleet resume conference play and host Southern Wesleyan University (4-9, 2-5 CC) on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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