By: Norman O'Neal
In a closely contested battle at the Adams-Jenkins Complex in Jacksonville on November 13, the Voorhees University Tigers were edged out by Edward Waters University, culminating in a 74-78 defeat. This regular season basketball engagement left the Tigers with a 0-3 record thus far. Despite a spirited second-half performance, Voorhees University couldn't overturn their halftime deficit, trailing 32-36 at the break.
Keyshaun Fleetion stood out with an impressive 21-point performance for Voorhees, leading his team's scoring efforts. The team's strategy and execution on the court saw contributions from several players including
Daethan Harris, who added 8 points and led the team with 5 rebounds and 3 steals. Precision plays came from
Omari Bryson and
Bryce Wilson, who were key in pivotal moments of the contest, each contributing greatly to the team's dynamics.
Despite the loss, Voorhees University shows promises of strategic depth, highlighting their capability to compete fiercely in their upcoming matchups. Looking forward, the Tigers will face Wilberforce University at the Leonard E. Dawson Human Resource Center on November 14, potentially providing them the opportunity to seek redemption and improve their season standing.