ATHENS, Tenn. (Interstat) — Tennessee Wesleyan edged Bluefield 87-85 in a men’s NAIA basketball game on Monday. The Bulldogs improved to 9-8 overall, while the Rams fell to 3-13.

The game featured a fast-paced first half with Tennessee Wesleyan taking a 42-47 lead into halftime. Bluefield kept the contest close throughout the second half but could not overtake the Bulldogs. Key performances fueled the home team’s victory, led by Armando Cuardado and Charles Neverdon for Tennessee Wesleyan. Lenair Young and Isaiah Sanders were among the top contributors for Bluefield.

A final three-pointer by Tennessee Wesleyan’s Reshaun Hampton with 14 seconds remaining proved to be the decisive basket.