CLEVELAND, Ga. (Jan 18, 2019) – Four Bears scored in double digits and all Bears dressed for the Truett McConnell University men's basketball team scored in a big win over Regent University on Friday night inside the Benjamin F. Brady Arena (103-57). The Bears improved to 11-9, 6-8 AAC on the year.

BIG START | STRONG FINISH

The Bears were immediately on the scoreboard first and went on to lead by no less than double digits after the first 13 minutes of the game. TMU led by 24 at the half (48-24), but it only took five minutes before the Bears kicked it into high gear leading by as many as 49 points in the final 20 minutes of regulation.

TMU outshot the Royals from the field and 3-point line down the stretch. The Bears also outrebounded by seven (51-44) and forced 26 turnovers in comparison to TMU's eight.

LEADERS

Sophomore Calvin White led all scorers with 19 points while seniors Filipe Goncalves and Jacob Booke followed with 13 points apiece. Christian Davis, TMU basketball's all-time career leading steals holder, added 12 points and seven steals.  Freshman Caleb Potts came off the bench to record a career high of nine points going 3-for-4 from behind the 3-point arc.

COACH'S COMMENTS

"It was really nice to have everyone break into the scoring column tonight," Assistant Coach Lyle Jones said. "All our guys were looking to each other involved all night long, which made for a fun night on the court. Now our goal is to continue playing with selflessness and joy as we go down the stretch towards the end of the conference season."

UP NEXT

The Bears will be back on the road for two Appalachian Athletic Conference games. First on the schedule is Montreat College on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7:30 p.m.