DUE WEST, S.C. – The Erskine College men's basketball team (0-6, 0-1 CC) was defeated by Emmanuel University (2-6, 2-1 CC) by a score of 62-56 at Belk Arena on Wednesday night in the Fleet's home and Conference Carolinas opener.

The Fleet started well and went back-and-forth with Emmanuel throughout the opening 15 minutes, and Erskine had by far its best defensive performance of the young season. However, the Fleet endured shooting struggles in the second half, which allowed the Lions to preserve their lead down the stretch.

GAME STATS vs Emmanuel (L 56-62)
POINTS: Ruben Salazar (11)
REBOUNDS: Ruben Salazar (7)
ASSISTS: KD Gordon (2), Ruben Salazar (2)
BLOCKS: Noah Castaneda (1), Ruben Salazar (1)
STEALS: Three players with 1

THE TEAM
Erskine shot just 34% (19-56) from the field and just 18% (6-33) from the three-point line, as well as 71% (12-17) from the free throw line. The Fleet held Emmanuel to just 39% shooting and outscored the Lions in the paint, 24 to 16.

WHAT'S NEXT?
Erskine has another extended break before continuing conference play on the road at Ferrum College (1-5, 0-1 CC) next Saturday, December 13 at 4 p.m. in what will be the first-ever meeting between the teams.

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