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WVU Tech claims RSC Championship over Rio Grande - Mar 2, 2021
WVU Tech is back on top with its 75-60 victory over University of Rio Grande (Ohio) in the River States Conference Men's Basketball Championship final on Tuesday night from the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center. It is the second conference title in three years for the Golden Bears and the first under second-year head coach James Long.WVU Tech (12-6) built the lead early on and maintained it throughout the night. The Golden Bears and RedStorm (16-9) were tied at 2-2, but WVU Tech led the rest of the way. The lead was as high as 21 late in the first half, although Rio Grande closed within 36-22 at the break. The second half was more even on the scoreboard with WVU Tech outscoring Rio Grande, 39-38, the final 20 minutes, but the damage was done. WVU Tech shot 42 percent for the game and had four starters in double figures. Rio Grande was held to 32-percent shooting and had two players reach double digits. Andrew Work (6'3''-G/F) tallied 17 points and seven rebounds to lead WVU Tech in both categories. Tamon Scruggs (6'4''-G) added 15 points and six boards and was 3 for 4 from long range. Andreas Jonsson (6'2''-G-98) tallied 12 points and made three treys while Juvante Hayes (6'0''-PG) totaled 11 points and four assists. Rio Grande's Shiloah Blevins (6'5''-F) led all scorers with 24 points. He did his best to carry the RedStorm, who were missing a pair of double-digit scorers and three starters overall. Redeetris Richardson (6'3''-G) scored 10 for Rio Grande. RSC Tournament Final: WVU Tech - Rio Grande 75-60 RSC Tournament Semifinals: WVU Tech - Alice Lloyd 82-68 Rio Grande - Point Park 74-61 Courtesy of riverstatesconference.com All-RSC Awards 2021 - Mar 16, 2021
Player of the Year: Newcomer of the Year: Coach of the Year: Ryan Arrowood of Rio Grande 1st Team 2nd Team Champions of Character Team Tags : SHILOAH BLEVINS, RIO GRANDE UNIVERSITY, NAIA BASKETBALL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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WVU Tech is back on top with its 75-60 victory over University of Rio Grande (Ohio) in the River States Conference Men's Basketball Championship final on Tuesday night from the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center. It is the second conference title in three years for the Golden Bears and the first under second-year head coach James Long.