North Carolina-Pembroke 72, at South Carolina-Aiken 75

AIKEN, S.C. (Interstat) — In a season-opening defensive struggle, the South Carolina-Aiken Pacers held off a second-half surge from the North Carolina-Pembroke Braves to secure a 75-72 victory in a men’s NCAA Division II basketball game Friday night at the Convocation Center. The Pacers opened the game with a commanding first half, building a 45-27 lead by halftime. However, the Braves mounted a fierce comeback after the break, outscoring South Carolina-Aiken 45-30 in the second period but ultimately falling just short. Defense and ball security were the defining themes of the contest. South Carolina-Aiken forced 11 North Carolina-Pembroke turnovers, converting… Read more...