Carson-Newman Falls to Maryville College, 69-56

MARYVILLE, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman men’s basketball team was unable to overcome a poor shooting performance and 25 turnovers, as the Eagles dropped a 69-56 decision to Maryville College on Wednesday night at Boydson Baird Gymnasium.

With the loss, C-N falls to 4-3 on the season, while Maryville improves to 6-1.

The Eagles struggled to get into an offensive rhythm as they shot just 32.2 percent (19-of-59) from the floor, including a 4-for-20 effort from behind the arc. Maryville didn’t fare much better, shooting at a 32.8 percent (22-of-67) clip and making only seven of their 24 attempts from 3-point range.

Maryville held a 55-43 advantage in rebounds, including 17 on the offensive end.

Senior guard Jordan Dixon (Clinton, Tenn.) poured in 20 points, including 16 in the second half, to lead the Eagles, while J.J. Wesley (Mobile, Ala.) added 10 points. Tray Okoth (Richmond, Va.) pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds and collected three steals in the loss.

Eryk Watson and Greg Hernandez combined for 46 points to carry the Scots. Watson led the way with 26 points, seven rebounds and three steals, while Hernandez tossed in 20 points, grabbed nine rebounds and recorded two blocks.

C-N committed 20 turnovers in the first half alone, allowing the Scots to build a 41-20 lead at the break.

The Eagles made a run in the second half as they held Maryville to 29.6 percent shooting but they were unable able to cut the Scots’ lead below 11 points.

C-N returns to action on Saturday as it opens South Atlantic Conference play at Lincoln Memorial. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m.