Misenheimer, NC.— The Bluefield State Men's Basketball team has won two games in a row. The Big Blues defeated Pfeiffer University 81-75 in Merner Gym in Misenheimer, NC.

Box score

In the first minute of the game there were three quick scores. Junior Joshua Windham started out making a jumper to put the Big Blues on the board first, but the Falcons scored a layup on their end to make it even. Then, Freshman Chas Harvey made a three to put the Big Blues up by 3 points.

After that, the game settled down a little with a couple more missed shots. It was a close game, the most points either team was up by were five. At the half, the Big Blues were down by three, 29-32.

In the second half, the Big Blues took the lead after a made jumper and a three by Chas Harvey, but it was quickly dissolved with a layup by the Falcons. With about 8 minutes left in the game, the Big Blues took control of the game. They were up by 12 points after a made three by Mark Durgan with less than 5 minutes remaining.

The closest the Falcons were to make a comeback were 4 points with 5 seconds remaining, but Mark Durgan made both free-throws to seal the victory for the Big Blues, 81-75.

For the game, the Big Blues shot 46.4% from the field, 39.3% from three, and 85.7% from the free-throw line. The Big Blues out-rebounded the Falcons 38-35, but committed 12 turnovers while the Falcons only had 7.

Senior Mark Durgan has 22 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. Freshman Chas Harvey had 20 points (7-for-14), 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block, and 1 steal. Junior Joshua Windham had 14 points, 2 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal.

Senior Avery Holliday (pictured) grabbed 7 rebounds (team high), dished out 7 assists (team high), and 6 points. Junior Julian Hernandez had 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. Senior Derrek Farr had 8 points and 4 rebounds.

The Big Blues look to continue their winning ways on Thursday, Dec. 17th when they face off against rival Concord University at 6:00 p.m. in the Carter Center in Athens, W.Va.

Game Coverage:
Audio: http://www.mywillie.com/default.asp?pid=830014
Live Stats: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/statmonitr/?id=104511
Live Video: http://www.concord.edu/mltv