Winston Salem Times

Carolina University Men's Basketball team secured a home victory against Toccoa Falls College at Williams Gymnasium on December 7. The Bruins led the first half with a score of 47-39, but Toccoa Falls fought back with a strong second half, scoring 51 points. Key free throws by Ethan Bell and Luka Suster in the final moments ensured the Bruins' win.

Adam Claybourne was a standout player for the Bruins, contributing 27 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block. Jayden Jackson also made significant contributions with 17 points and nine rebounds. Cameron Parker added eleven crucial points along with six assists and six rebounds.

Head Coach Jacob Heck expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance: "I'm incredibly proud of our guys," he said. "Obviously it's been a tough start to the season but we have great young men that stick together and keep working hard. We clearly had some guys with huge statlines, but everyone contributed in a big way. Very proud of the guys who had to step into bigger roles due to injuries and really helped us win."

The Bruins are set to face NCAA DI Queens University of Charlotte in an exhibition game on December 9 before heading to Florida for matches against NCCAA South Region teams University of Fort Lauderdale and Warner University.