BECKLEY, West Virginia -- (RV) WVU Tech men's basketball defeated NCAA DII Alderson Broaddus University 93-67 Friday evening to open the 2021-2022 season.

The Golden Bears had five players hit double digits including a game-high 21 points from Tamon Scruggs who finished a perfect 6-for-6 from the bonus line. Scruggs also had eight rebounds and four assists.

Andreas Jönsson poured in 15 points which included three made from beyond the arc.

Thomas Hailey recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds to go with four assists and a steal.

Andrew Work and Ashton Parker posted 11 points and three assists each. Parker also had four rebounds and three blocks while Work had three assists and two boards.

Philip Mullins led the Gold and Blue with eight assists and had eight points while Saliou Diop and Juvante' Hayes had six points each. Diop pulled down seven rebounds and Hayes had three.

Tech led under the boards, recording 44 rebounds compared to the Battlers 23. 

The Golden Bears will return to the court next Tuesday when they host Salem University in the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
 

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