River Bluff graduate Andrew Robinson scored 19 points to help Newberry College defeat Coker University 67-58 Wednesday night in South Atlantic Conference action at Eleazer Arena.
Newberry jumped out to an 18-5 lead before settling in for a 29-19 halftime lead. The Wolves would lead
A Robinson jumper pushed the lead up to 13 at 62-49 with just over three minutes remaining, but the Cobras (11-9, 5-5 SAC) pressured the Wolves with a 9-1 run to trim Newberry's advantage to five with 1:25 to play. But free throws would allow the Wolves (11-8, 4-5 SAC) to secure the victory.
Jamie Muldowney led the Cobras with 17 points.
In the women's game, Coker led Newberry by two at halftime, 31-29. But the Cobras dominated the second half en route to a 75-49 victory.
Coker (6-12, 1-9 SAC) was led by Dasia Lambert with 23 points. Dominique Rodriguez added 14.
Newberry College (6-13, 2-7 SAC) was led by Holly Davies who had 13 points.