This week East Tennessee State University’s men’s basketball teamed faced off against the UNC Greensboro Spartans in Freedom Hall. This game was a thrilling match up and ended with the Buccaneers winning the battle 66-65.

Standout players from the Buccaneers include Jaden Seymour (Charlotte, NC), Quimari  Peterson (Gary, IN), and Ebby Asamoah (Rockville, MD). Jaden Seymour led the Bucs in points, while also shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc and 100 percent from the free throw line. Quimari Peterson had a great overall night, securing 14 points, 2 steals, and getting his teammates some buckets with 5 assist. Ebby Asamoah managed to score 14 points and shot 8-11 from the free throw line. As a whole the Bucs shot 45 percent from the field, and over 73 percent from the charity stripe, a great team performance!

Photo of Ebby Asamoah during the close UNCG game. (Will Rowland/East Tennessean)

The Spartans had some standout players on the night as well. Keyshaun Langley scored 25 points and went over 45 percent from the three point line. Although his performance was great, it wasn’t enough the keep up with the Buccaneers. In addition to Langley’s performance Donovan Atwell scored 18 points for the Spartans while shooting 10 percent from the free throw line and just under 55 percent from the field.

This game was a nail bitter and came down to the wire but in the end the Bucs prevailed and found a way to get it done and came out with the win. With the win over the Spartans the Buccaneers are now 16-15 this season and sit at 7th in southern. UNC is now 21-10 and 2nd in southern. This was a great game for the Buccaneers, they took care of business against a fantastic team and showed how much of a threat they can be.

The Buccaneers are gearing up for their next matchup against the VMI Keydets tipoff is set for Mar. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

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