Burford carries Elon over William & Mary 75-54
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- — Darius Burford had a career-high 27 points as Elon easily defeated William & Mary 75-54 on Saturday.
Ikenna Ndugba added 20 points and eight rebounds for the Phoenix (5-8, 2-7 Colonial Athletic Association). Ndugba also had eight rebounds. Michael Graham had four blocks for Elon.
Elon dominated the first half and led 44-23 at the break. The Phoenix’s 44 points in the first half were a season best for the team.
Connor Kochera had 20 points for the Tribe (6-8, 4-5). Ben Wight added eight rebounds and three blocks.
Luke Loewe, whose 17 points per game heading into the contest led the Tribe, had 5 points on 2-of-11 shooting.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Dwayne Gladden
- J.W. Lucas
- Anthony Franklin
2022-23 Colonial Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 9-1 | - | 21-2 |
| Towson | 8-2 | 1 | 16-7 |
| Hofstra | 8-2 | 1 | 15-8 |
| UNC Wilmington | 7-3 | 2 | 17-6 |
| Drexel | 6-4 | 3 | 12-10 |
| North Carolina A&T | 6-5 | 3.5 | 11-13 |
| Stony Brook | 4-5 | 4.5 | 8-14 |
| Delaware | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| William & Mary | 4-6 | 5 | 9-14 |
| Northeastern | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Hampton | 2-8 | 7 | 5-17 |
| Elon | 1-8 | 7.5 | 3-19 |
| Monmouth | 1-8 | 7.5 | 2-20 |
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