The Bruins began their season tonight with a bang beating the Carolina Christian College Centurions 107-79.
"The most valuable thing for this group is floor time, and we were able to get everyone meaningful minutes tonight," said Head Coach Tony Miller. "And for it also to be a region win is big in building early confidence."
The first 10 minutes of the game were close much do to the scrappy nature of the Centurions, but the Bruins were able to calm down and figure out how to score. In his first career start, Lewis Robertson opened the season with the first bucket, and he didn't slow down one bit the rest of the game. Freshman Landen Sullivan also got the starting nod tonight and was able to knock down a couple triples in the first five minutes of the game. From the halfway point of the first half and on, the Bruins had total control of the game. Senior guard Brandon Wilkins led the team with 13 first-half points and the Bruins held a 43-31 lead at halftime.
In the second half, the Bruins expanded their lead and allowed every active and healthy player for the Bruins to get time on the floor. Freshman MJ Littlejohn found a great rhythm in the half and led the team with 15 points going 7-9 from the field in the half. Every player for the Bruins brought something to the floor and laid the foundation for the rest of the season. The Bruins ran away with it and won their season opener 107-79.
Three Bruins scored 20 or more: Brandon Wilkins finished with 23 points, MJ Littlejohn with 21, and Lewis Robertson with 20. Sophomore Trevor Gearhart finished the night with 14 rebounds, and he also tallied four assists.
The Bruins hit the hardwood next on Wednesday as they play an exhibition at Furman University at 7:00 p.m. inside Timmons Arena.
