Gumbs-Frater carries Coastal Carolina past Greensboro 114-79
CONWAY, S.C. -- Tyrell Gumbs-Frater scored 21 of his 28 points after halftime as Coastal Carolina defeated Division III’s Greensboro 114-79 on Wednesday night.
Keishawn Brewton had 18 points for Coastal Carolina (5-4), Tommy Burton 17 points and DeVante Jones had 15 points with10 assists for his second consecutive double-double.
It was Coastal Carolina’s most points in a game since 2013, but it all happened after halftime. Greensboro trailed 47-46 at the break and tied the score at 49-49 with Keyford Langley’s 3-pointer a minute into the second half.
The Chanticleers went on a 9-0 run after that, including five straight points by Gumbs-Frater. A Brewton dunk with 13 minutes left, pushed the lead into double digits as Coastal Carolina closed on a 42-18 run.
Eric Peaks Jr. and Langley each scored 16 points for the Pride. Michael Phifer had 14 points.
Coastal Carolina takes on Winthrop on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brian Shey
- Mike Terry
- Olandis Poole
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | 16-2 | - | 27-7 |
| James Madison | 15-3 | 1 | 32-4 |
| Troy | 13-5 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-17 |
| Louisiana | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 7 | 16-16 |
| South Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Georgia State | 8-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 8 | 9-24 |
| Texas State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-18 |
| Marshall | 7-11 | 9 | 13-20 |
| UL Monroe | 6-12 | 10 | 11-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-13 | 11 | 9-22 |
| Old Dominion | 3-15 | 13 | 7-25 |
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