Portmouth, Ohio -- (RV) WVU Tech men's basketball dropped an 80-76 decision at Shawnee State University Tuesday in a River States Conference (RSC) contest. The Golden Bears are now 15-5, 8-3 (RSC) while the Bears move to 15-6, 9-2 (RSC) this season.

Four Golden Bears hit double-digits as the team finished 56.9 percent (29-for-51) from the floor and 85.7 percent (12-for-14) from the foul line. Shawnee State was also efficient from the same spots -- 53.8 percent (28-for-52) from the field and 86.7 percent (13-for-15) from the bonus strip. 

Tech was led by senior Andrew Work (accounting) who had 18 points to go with three boards.

Freshman Braden Chapman (business management) finished with 17 points, three rebounds and two steals.

Sinking five from three, sophomore Brant Smithers (sports management) poured in 15 points to go with four rebounds, two steals and an assist.

Sophomore Thomas Hailey (information systems) rounded out the top scorers with 14 points while adding four assists, three rebounds and a steal.

Under the boards, senior Ashton Parker had a game-best 11 rebounds and produced eight points, four assists, a block and a steal.

Tech will next host another top team from the conference and the NAIA, No. 21 Point Park University (20-2, 9-2 RSC), this Saturday for a GOLD RUSH in the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center. Fans are encouraged to wear gold as they cheer on the Golden Bears beginning with a 3 p.m. tip-off. Read Full Article