Eagles Hit the Century Mark on Coach Newton's 100th Win

Waleska, GA - In an intense AAC conference clash at Brown, Reinhardt Men's Basketball rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat the Knights of St. Andrews with a final score of 104-91. The Eagles, who trailed 44-48 at the half, turned the game around in the second half, showcasing their depth and strategic prowess under the leadership of Head Coach Justin Newton.

Tee Williams led Reinhardt in scoring with 26 points, Nate Jones with 24, and Brasen James with 18. Each player made significant contributions to the team's success, while Derrick Brown provided a strong presence under the basket with 15 points and eight rebounds. Brown and James both had a few electrifying dunks in the second half that helped fuel the comeback.

Backup point guard Zae Wiggins finished out the double-figure scoring for the Eagles with 14 points. Reinhardt's "Fab-Five" proved to be too much in the end for the Knights. The game also marked a significant milestone for Coach Newton, who celebrated his 100th win as head coach of the Eagles.

Despite a standout performance from St. Andrews' Mateu Escamilla, who scored 38 points (24 in the first half), the Eagles' team effort in the second half was unstoppable, helping to secure their lead and the win. The Knights controlled the game most of the second half, building an eight-point lead, but things started turning around under the ten-minute mark in the game.  The Eagles got hot and took advantage of a few St, Andrews turnovers. The Eagles never quit in the game and pushed away with the double-digit lead in the final three minutes.

With this victory, the Eagles improved their season record to 4-2 overall and remained undefeated in AAC play at 2-0.

Looking ahead, the Reinhardt Eagles are set to face the UPike Bears in Kentucky on Tuesday evening. The team aims to carry forward their momentum and strategic gameplay as they continue their quest for success in the current season.