Misenheimer, N.C. (Nov. 16, 2024) --The Pfeiffer University men's basketball team got a 30-point showing from the bench on the way to an 86-76 win against Clinton College at home in Merner Gym on Saturday afternoon.

The Falcons (2-1) had four players score in double figures, led by senior Daymon Beckwith, who had 18 points. Senior Alex Cunningham tacked on 14 points and junior Doug Smith finished with a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds.  The double-double is Smith's first of the season.

Pfeiffer took advantage with excellent ball movement in Saturday's game, piling up 15 assists on 29 made field goals. Fulp's three assists paced the Falcons.

Pfeiffer also controlled the action inside, coming away with eight blocks. Smith's three rejections led the way individually for the Falcons.

How It Happened

After falling behind 4-2, Pfeiffer went on a 9-0 run with 18:36 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Beckwith, to take an 11-4 lead. The Falcons entered halftime with a 37-33 advantage. The Falcons relied on its three-point shooting in the half, knocking down six shots to account for 18 of its 37 points.

Clinton fought back to tie things up at 41-41 before Pfeiffer went on an 8-0 run, finished off by Fulp's layup, to take the 49-41 lead with 15:20 to go.

Pfeiffer continuted to expand the margin and coasted the rest of the way for the 86-76 win.

Pfeiffer got a boost from its bench, as non-starters accounted for 14 of its 49 total points in the second half.

Game Notes

» Doug Smith notched a double-double for the Falcons with 12 points and 14 rebounds.
» Pfeiffer never trailed in the second half on its way to victory.
» Pfeiffer recorded 15 total assists in the game.
» The Pfeiffer bench made an impact by scoring 30 points to its scoring output.
» Pfeiffer had a 36-31 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Pfeiffer defense forced 16 turnovers.
» The Falcons were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, tallying eight blocks as a team.
» Pfeiffer cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 11 offensive boards in the game.
» Daymon Beckwith led the Falcons with 18 points.
» Pfeiffer got a game-high 14 rebounds from Doug Smith.

Up Next
Pfeiffer will return to play on Friday, Nov. 22 when they travel to take part in the Hampden-Sydney Tipoff.  The Falcons will take on the host and No. 23 Hampden-Sydney at 7:30 p.m.