The Wright College Rams secured a hard-fought 85-76 win over Olive-Harvey College in men's basketball on February 4, 2025, in an intense matchup held at Wright College.
Wright Rams Highlights:
- Donald McCurdy was electric from beyond the arc, hitting 5 three-pointers on his way to a 17-point performance. His sharpshooting helped set the tone for Wright, as they maintained a steady lead throughout the second half.
- Knyle Lundy contributed with a versatile effort, scoring 12 points, dishing out 7 assists, and pulling down 9 rebounds. He was a key facilitator for the Rams' offense.
- Airron Boyd added 14 points, going 6-11 from the field and playing a strong interior game with 5 rebounds.
Wright shot 47.8% from the field and hit 35.7% from three-point range, while also showing efficiency from the free-throw line, converting 73.3% of their attempts.
Olive-Harvey Panthers Highlights:
- Jessie Bates led all scorers with 24 points, shooting 9-18 from the field and 4-7 from the free-throw line. His aggressive play kept Olive-Harvey within striking distance throughout the contest.
- Christopher Hammond Jr. scored 20 points, knocking down 3 three-pointers, though he struggled with efficiency, shooting 7-20 overall.
- JCarey Spates provided solid support with 10 points and 6 rebounds, while Jahiem Hayman added 10 points and 8 rebounds, anchoring the Panthers inside.
Despite the strong performances, Olive-Harvey shot 41.8% from the field and struggled from the free-throw line, converting just 50% of their attempts. Turnovers also hurt the Panthers, with Wright taking advantage of their 10 giveaways.
Wright College was able to pull away late in the game, maintaining a high level of ball movement with 23 assists and solid defense, racking up 8 steals and 4 blocks to stymie Olive-Harvey's offensive efforts.