By: Norman O'Neal

n a challenging exhibition encounter at the Leonard E Dawson Health and Human Resource Center on November 19, 2024, the Voorhees University Tigers fell to the USC Beaufort Sand Sharks with a final score of 109-81. Despite commendable efforts from top scorers Umar Lawson and Keshawn Evans, who each contributed 22 points, the Tigers could not clinch the win, moving their season record to 0-4.

The game commenced on a competitive note, with Voorhees just slightly behind with a halftime score of 38-35 in favor of USC Beaufort. However, the Sand Sharks extended their lead significantly in the second half, demonstrating strong offensive prowess that the Tigers struggled to match. Other notable contributions for Voorhees came from Omari Bryson with 15 points and key defensive plays by Evans, including 3 steals and 2 blocks.

Despite the setback, the team displayed moments of strong play and will aim to harness this energy as they prepare for their next game against Claflin University on November 23 in Orangeburg, SC. The Voorhees Tigers look to this upcoming game as a chance to rectify their record and showcase the potential glimpsed in various phases of their recent performance.