WILLIAMSON, W.Va. --Â (RV) WVU Tech men's basketball upset No. 19 University of Pikeville 79-74 during The Coalfield Legends Classic for its eighth consecutive win Thursday evening.
LOCATION
Williamson Field House | Williamson, W.Va.
SCORE/RECORDS
(RV) WVU Tech Golden Bears (10-2)Â
79 | No. 19 Pikeville Bears  (13-3)Â
74
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NOTES
- The contest was the first collegiate game played in the Williamson Field House since 1975.
- The two teams are now 1-1 this season with Tech falling to UPIKEÂ 78-69 November 8.
- Eight straight victories matches the Golden Bears' season-high from last season.
- Braden Chapman is averaging 21.6 points per game this season.
- B. Chapman had a game-best 27 points to go with seven boards and five assists.
- Thomas Hailey pulled down eight rebounds and had 19 points.
- Darrin Martin finished with 14 points and four rebounds.
- The team shot 81.8 percent (27-for-33) from the foul line and held an edge in rebounds, 32-30.Â
UP NEXT
The Golden Bears return to River States Conference play when they travel to Alice Lloyd College January 4 for a 1 p.m. tipoff.
FOLLOW US
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https://goldenbearathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball.
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