Peterson's 19 help East Tennessee State defeat Elon 84-58
Elon Phoenix vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers: Game Highlights
Elon Phoenix vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers: Game Highlights
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- — Quimari Peterson's 19 points helped East Tennessee State defeat Elon 84-58 on Wednesday night.
Peterson also contributed six assists for the Buccaneers (7-5). Jaden Seymour scored 17 points while shooting 7 of 14 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line and added six rebounds, five assists, and three blocks. John Buggs III went 4 of 11 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 11 points, while adding seven rebounds.
TJ Simpkins led the Phoenix (7-4) in scoring, finishing with 27 points. Nick Dorn added 11 points for Elon.
East Tennessee State took the lead with 19:18 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Peterson led their team in scoring with 11 points in the first half to help put them up 44-26 at the break.
Both teams play on Saturday. East Tennessee State visits UMKC and Elon hosts UNC Greensboro.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeremy Mosier
- Kyle Luckie
- Jason Deering
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Towson | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 4-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Elon | 4-2 | 1 | 13-6 |
| Delaware | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Drexel | 3-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Campbell | 3-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| Monmouth | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
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| Hofstra | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Chattanooga | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| East Tennessee State | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Wofford | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
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