November 24, 2007
Methodist Knocks Off Apprentice 74-67
Junior A.B. Lehmann scored 15 points with six assists

NEWPORT NEWS, VA- The Methodist men's basketball team used a strong second half to defeat Newport News Apprentice 74-67. The teams were tied at 33 at halftime, but the Monarchs converted free throws late to win by seven. Methodist improves to 3-1 this season while Apprentice drops to 1-3.

Sophomore Eric Thomas hit a three-pointer to open the scoring for Methodist and senior Billy McDade followed up with a lay-up to take a 5-0 lead early, but it would be the largest lead either team held during the first half. The two teams exchanged baskets with neither team taking control. Senior Travis Winstead hit a 3-pointer with 21 seconds left in the half to give the Monarchs a 33-30 lead, but Apprentice came back down and tied with a three of their own with nine seconds on the clock.

Apprentice took the lead first in the second half, building up a six point lead with 14:09 to go in the game. The Monarchs started chipping away and tied the game at 49 on a 3-pointer from McDade with 10:07 on the clock. The Builders took a 64-63 lead with 1:22 to go on two free throws from Jason Arrington, but Methodist called the timeout and junior A.B. Lehmann sank a 3-pointer to take the 66-64 lead. Methodist finished the game shooting 8-for-10 from behind the free throw line to seal the 74-67 win.

Lehmann, junior Travis McBryde and junior Antwin Shuford each scored 15 points to lead Methodist. Shuford completed the double-double with 15 rebounds with McDade adding 12 points.

The Monarchs will host Emory & Henry Monday at 7 pm.

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