Mars Hill, N.C.----Wingate University senior guard Kendall Taylor poured in 39 points Sunday afternoon, but Mars Hill University prevailed 92-85 in South Atlantic Conference men's basketball action. The Lions improve to 5-9 overall and 3-9 in the SAC, while the Bulldogs fall to 6-7 overall and 4-6 in league play.

KEY STATS

- Mars Hill shot 48 percent from the field, going 10-for-27 from three-point range (37 percent)
- Wingate shot 41 percent from the field, connecting on 10-of-31 from deep (32 percent)
- The Lions held a 46-30 rebounding advantage and 19-14 edge in second-chance points
- WU went 25-for-31 at the free throw line; MHU was 22-for-27 at the line

KEY BULLDOGS

- Taylor had 39 points, seven rebounds and five assists, going 11-for-17 from the field and 13-for-16 at the line
- Mike Erbeck added 17 points and 10 rebounds
- Jordan Miller and Jaden Lingo contributed eight points apiece
- Corbin Pack added five points

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- Wingate is back in action Saturday, traveling to Mars Hill for a 4 p.m. start