Burrell leads ETSU to 84-65 win over D-II Tusculum
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- David Burrell had his first career double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead East Tennessee State to an 84-65 victory over Division II Tusculum on Thursday night.
East Tennessee State (9-4) used the game as a tune up before opening Southern Conference play against Mercer on Sunday.
Burrell was 7 of 10 from the floor with seven offensive rebounds and four assists. Desonta Bradford added 18 points on 3-of-4 shooting from beyond the arc. Kanayo Obi-Rapu contributed 13 points and Peter Jurkin added 11 with six rebounds to give the Buccaneers their third straight win.
Bradford drilled a 3 midway in the first half to start a 31-5 run that led to ETSU taking a 47-28 lead into the break. The Buccaneers continued to push in the second half until they lead 74-44 with 9:05 remaining.
Donovan Donaldson led Tusculum with 11 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Wil Howard
- David Carter
- Andy Ezzelle
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |