Tue January 09, 2024

By Lance Hawley

Nevada Beats Friendship Aspire 99-30
Pine Bluff- The Blue Jays (19-6) improved to 6-0 in conference play on Monday night with a blowout victory over Friendship, 99-30. 

Nevada erupted for 31 points in the opening quarter and followed that up with 28 in the second quarter to take a 59-16 lead at halftime. The Jays would cruise in the second half to a 69-point victory. Six Blue Jays finished with double-figures last night, led by Justin Myrick who torched the nets for 22 points, including five 3-pointers. 

Kavion Coleman and Brycten Harris each scored 17 points, Kobe Hughey scored 13 points, Cardi Adaire finished with 12 points, and Keyonte Wingfield added 10 points to round out the Nevada players in double-figures. Brogan Rhodes (3), BJ Evans (2), and Caleb Moss (2) also scored for Nevada. 

The Blue Jays have a firm grip on the top spot in the Conference standings at 6-0. Nevada travels to Hampton tonight for a big road matchup. Hampton is 3-1 in conference play and currently sit in the 3-seed. 

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