Tavari Johnson absolutely WENT OFF for Charleston on Friday, dropping 20 points as the Cougars blew past Newberry 112-66. This wasn’t just a win; it was a statement, a 46-point thrashing that saw the Cougars move to a perfect 2-0 on the season.
Johnson Was Unstoppable From the Jump
Johnson wasn’t just scoring, he was everywhere, adding three steals to his stat line. He set the tone early, leading Charleston with 17 points in the first half alone, helping them build a dominant 52-27 lead by halftime. This kid is already looking like the real deal for the Cougars. Eli Ellis chipped in with 15 points and seven boards, and Ben Bradford added 14 points on efficient shooting, hitting 4 of 7 from the field and 5 of 7 from the free throw line. On the Newberry side, Stanislaw Romer led his team with 12 points, but it clearly wasn’t enough.
Cougars Leave No Doubt
Charleston took the lead with 19:33 left in the first half and never, ever looked back. Seriously, they never trailed again. In the second half, they just kept the pedal down, ripping off a 7-0 run that stretched a 29-point lead to a ridiculous 36 points. Martin Kalu even stepped up in the final half, leading the team with 11 second-half points as Charleston outscored Newberry by a full 21 points after the break. Talk about a complete team effort!
Next up, Charleston visits Temple on Wednesday. They’re going to be looking to keep this momentum going and show the league that their 2-0 start is no fluke. Can they bring that same fire on the road? You know they’ll try!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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