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Golden Bulls Fall 81-69 to Catawba In Season Opener

Box Score CHARLOTTE  -  The Johnson C. Smith University men's basketball team battled Catawba College on Friday in the Newberry College Classic to open up their 2021-22 season, but the Golden Bulls were unable to begin the season with a victory as JCSU ran out of gas, falling 81-69.
 
Xavier Jones lead JCSU with a game high of 19 points, while grabbing 11 boards. Augustine Ominu chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds on the night.
 
The Golden Bulls (0-1) shot 42-percent (24-62) from the floor, connecting just 3-of-9 from the three-point line while hitting 18-of-27 from the foul line on the night.

JCSU will return to action Saturday, Nov 12 against host Newberry at 6 p.m., to conclude the 2021 Newberry Classic.


 
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Players Mentioned

Xavier Jones

#23 Xavier Jones

F
6' 5"
Graduate Student
Augustine Ominu

#32 Augustine Ominu

C
6' 9"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Xavier Jones

#23 Xavier Jones

6' 5"
Graduate Student
F
Augustine Ominu

#32 Augustine Ominu

6' 9"
Senior
C