MARS HILL, N.C. – The Converse University men's basketball team fell 77-71 to Wingate University on Saturday night at Stanford arena.
 
The Valkyries dropped their second consecutive game of the weekend and they are now 0-2 on the season. Uzziah Dawkins led the team in scoring for the second consecutive night, while Jay Mitchell and Jordan Warlick each reached double-figures in the loss. Bosko Bojovic once again the led the Valkyries with double-digit rebounds.
 
1^st Half Notes:

• Bojovic scored the first points of the match for either team with 19:17 play in the opening period. Dawkins then scored the second basket of the night and the Valkyries held a 4-0 advantage early.
• The Valkyries held the Lions scoreless until the 17:30 mark, when Donell Nixon scored the first points of the match for Wingate.
• Throughout the opening half of action, the two teams matched each other shot-for-shot, with neither team trailing by more than a few points at a time.
• Converse shot 33 percent from the field in the first half, 27 percent from three-point range and 0 percent from the free throw line.

 
2^nd Half Notes:

• Bosko Bojovic scored the first points of the second half for Converse. The Bulldogs then used a 5-0 run to take a 10-point lead over the Valkyries early in the second half.   
• Throughout the second half the Valkyries stayed within striking distance of Wingate. But time and time again the Valkyries were unable to break through and time ran out before they were able to complete the comeback.  
• Converse scored 46 points in the second half and 54 percent from the field. The Valkyries also shot 35 percent from three-point range and 66.67 percent from the free throw line.

 
Leaders:
 
Points: Dawkins (17), Mitchell (16), Jorand Warlick (10)
Rebounds: Bojovic (11)
Assists: Multiple (3)
 
Next Up:
The Valkyries will return home this week and will host Newberry in their home season opener on Wednesday night inside the Weisiger Center.
 
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