Bluefield, W.Va.----The Bluefield State University Big Blue held on for an 88-85 victory over visiting Wingate University in NCAA Division II men's basketball action Saturday afternoon. BSU moves to 2-6 overall, while the 'Dogs fall to 4-3 on the season.

KEY STATS

- Wingate shot 49 percent from the field, going seven-for-22 from three-point range (32 percent)
- Bluefield State shot 48 percent, while going eight-for-23 from deep (35 percent)
- The Big Blue held a 38-36 rebounding advantage; WU had a 12-9 edge in second-chance points
- BSU had 21 assists on 31 field goals; Wingate had 16 assists on 34 field goals
- The Bulldogs outscored the Big Blue 52-40

KEY BULLDOGS

- Kendall Taylor had 17 points and seven rebounds, going eight-for-14 from the field
- Vontrez Roberts also had 17 points and seven boards, adding two steals and a block on eight-of-nine shooting
- Josh Massey contributed 16 points, seven rebounds and two assists
- Corbin Pack had 13 points, going three-for-four from three-point range
- Sean Elmore added 13 points, four boards and an assist

 UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action Sunday, December 10, hosting Lincoln Memorial at 4 p.m.