Salk Defeats Nationally Ranked Brunswick, 126–117
- Men's Basketball
- Jan 12
- 1 min read
WALTERBORO, S.C. – The USC Salkehatchie Men’s Basketball team defeated nationally ranked Brunswick Community College on Sunday, 126-117. The Dolphins entered the contest nationally ranked at # 25 in the most recent NJCAA poll. Salkehatchie remains undefeated at home (9-0) and improves to 1-1 in Region 10 play and 15-2 overall.
The game was a back-and-forth affair as Brunswick took an early 28-20 lead. Salkehatchie put together back-to-back runs to take a 54-45 lead at the break. The Indians' relentless tempo proved to be the difference as Salkehatchie sprinted past Brunswick down the stretch.
The Indians will now turn their focus to Richard Bland University as they prepare for a two-game road trip up north. The Indians will take on the Statesman on Friday, Jan. 16, followed by a matchup at Wake Tech on Saturday, Jan. 17. Follow @USCSalkMBB on Facebook, X, and Instagram for updates and livestream information.
Beating a nationally ranked Escape Road 3 team like Brunswick Community College with such a high-scoring performance really highlights the team’s depth, energy, and ability to execute under pressure. Their undefeated home record speaks volumes about the environment they’ve built and the consistency they bring to each game.