FRANKFORT, Ky. – A 40-piece special by
Josiah Mitchell, a double-double from
Morgan Brewer and help from the students of Second Street Middle School led to a triple-digit 113-89 Kentucky State win over the Wilberforce Bulldogs.
Following the 40-point afternoon by Mitchell head coach Dr.
Jamaal Jackson said, "He just knocks down shots, he's been knocking down shots ever since he was in JUCO. But even in workouts and practice, he, he makes shots. He runs a four, but even more importantly, he plays defense well. and plays good defense. He just loves basketball."
Mitchell went 72.73% (16-of-22) from the field and 60% (6-of-10) from the three-point line. He also led the Thorobreds with three steals.
Morgan Brewer dominated the stat sheet securing a double-double of 11 rebounds and 10 points while also leading his team with five assists, three steals and four blocks.
The first half Kentucky State held the lead for 18:32 to take a 56-34 lead at the end of the half.
A 26-point lead late in the second half (1:27) helped the Thorobreds outscore the Bulldogs 57-55 and secure a 113-89 victory.
Up Next
Conference play has arrived for the Thorobreds as they travel to Savannah, Georgia to take on the Savannah State Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 26.
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