Box Score MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Gerard Wilson's
20 points helped LeMoyne-Owen rally for a 68-60 men's basketball exhibition victory
Saturday against Xavier University of Louisiana.
The Magicians trailed 36-22 at halftime,
then outshot the Gold Rush 57.1 to 30 percent from the floor in the second half
and outscored XULA 46-24 in the final 20 minutes.
Lance Williams had 15 points and five
rebounds for XULA.
TJ Jones had 12 points and three steals.
Cameron Wells had
eight points and seven rebounds, and
Xavier Reaves grabbed 13 rebounds, five offensive.
Also in double figures for LeMoyne-Owen
wass Micah Evans with 13 points.
For the game, LeMoyne-Owen outshot
the Gold Rush 48.9 to 35.6 percent from the floor.
XULA outrebounded the Magicians 41-27. XULA committed 15 turnovers and gained 13.
XULA, a longtime NAIA member, led for nearly 31 1/2 minutes.
LeMoyne-Owen is an NCAA member.
XULA will open its regular season
at 7 p.m. Monday against Crowley's Ridge at XULA's Convocation Center.
XULA and LeMoyne-Owen will play a second time — 2 p.m. next Saturday at XULA.
It will be part of homecoming week.