STATESMEN HANDLES HOST TEAM IN CAPE FEAR CLASSIC

Wilmington, NC, November 8, 2013- Richard Bland came into the game as an underdog to the host Cape Fear Sea Devils. The environment was a test for Richard Bland in their two day business trip to the Carolinas. Despite Cape Fear'srecord (0-2) they were a very athletic team who found way s to stay in the game. The Statesmen entered the game 1-0 and defeated the host team 90-81.

The Statesmen led most of the first half over the Sea Devils, trailing only once to the host team. The Statesmen led at the half by the score of 46-43. In the second half, Richard Bland lead by as many as 10 points but the Sea Devils would quickly climb backwhenever the Statesmen extended the lead. The Statesmen were led by Melvin Gregory, Micah Thomas, and Avery Ugba who all had 18 points a piece. Ugba grabbed 13 boards to go along with his offensive effort and Andre Stanley  proved to deliver instant offense with 10 points in as many minutes. The Sea Devils were led by Anthony Vanhook who led all scorers with 25 points. 

The Statesmen would take on the  Brunswick Community College Dolphins on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm.