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Pfeiffer PFUM 7-9
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Winner Chris. Newport CNU 17-5
Pfeiffer PFUM
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Chris. Newport CNU
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Pfeiffer PFUM 30 31 61
Chris. Newport CNU 34 34 68

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | K.C. Culler - Pfeiffer Athletics Communications

Smith Posts Triple-Double in Pfeiffer's 68-61 Setback at Christopher Newport

Newport News, Va. (Jan. 29, 2024) -- Pfeiffer University sophomore Doug Smith went off for a triple-double with 14 points, 14 rebounds and 12 blocks, but the Pfeiffer men's basketball team fell to the Christopher Newport Captains 68-61 on the road Monday.

Smith's triple double is the first in Pfeiffer's Division III era and is the first USA South player to achieve the feat since 2009 when Averett's Jonathan Rumley posted 20 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists.

Additionally, Smith's 12 blocks ties the Pfeiffer single-game record.  Smith now shares the feat with Antonio Harvey, which set the 12-block mark on Feb. 20, 1993 against Mount Olive.

The 12 blocks also sets a new USA South single-game record.  The previous league mark was 11 blocks, shared by three players, with Methodist's Marcus Connor last achieving the feat on Feb. 7, 2009 against Ferrum.

In addition to Smith's triple double, the Falcons (7-9) were led by Sean Sucarichi, who put up eight points and nine rebounds, and by Clayton Robinson, who chipped in with eight points and six rebounds coming off the bench

Sucarichi pulled down three offensive rebounds to pace the Pfeiffer offense which grabbed 13 boards and turned them into 14 second chance points.

Pfeiffer did a great job disrupting Christopher Newport shots in the contest, coming away with 14 blocks. Smith's 12 rejections led the way individually for the Falcons.

How It Happened

After falling behind 6-3, Pfeiffer went on a 7-0 run with 14:49 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Robinson, to take a 10-6 lead. The Falcons then surrendered that lead and entered halftime down 34-30.

Pfeiffer could not pull any closer in the second half, losing by a final of 68-61. Pfeiffer got a boost from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 17 of its 31 total points.
 

Game Notes

» Doug Smith had an excellent all-around day, recording 14 points, 14 rebounds and 12 blocks for a triple-double in the contest.
» The Falcons made half of their attempts from three point range, knocking down seven of 14 shots.
» The Falcons held the Captains to only 33.8 percent shooting from the field.
» The Falcons shared the ball well, recording an assist on 62 percent of made field goals.
» The Pfeiffer bench came alive by adding 23 points to its scoring output.
» Doug Smith made an impact on the defensive end with 12 blocks in the game.
» The Falcons were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording 14 blocks as a team.
» Pfeiffer cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 13 offensive boards in the game.
» Doug Smith led the Falcons with 14 points.
» Pfeiffer got a game-high 14 rebounds from Doug Smith.

Up Next
The Falcons will return to play on Wednesday, Jan. 31 with a USA South road game at Methodist.  Tipoff from Fayetteville, N.C. is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

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