Trojans' McCain eclipses 1,000 points for his career

By UMO Media Relations
Published in Sports on January 20, 2015 1:48 PM

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TIGERVILLE, S.C. -- Jordan McCain eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for his career and No. 18-ranked University of Mount Olive withstood North Greenville (S.C.) University, 74-67, on the Conference Carolinas men's basketball scene Monday evening.

McCain pumped in 19 points, giving him 1,004 for his career. Dontrell Brite provided 17 of his game-high 22 points in the opening half for the Trojans, who extended their win streak to five games. Brite also handed out six assists.

Mike Moore returned from an ankle injury and knocked down 11 points. Kendall Hargrove narrowly missed a double-double with nine points and 11 rebounds.

North Greenville (10-6 overall, 5-5 CC) climbed to within 53-50 with 8:13 left in the second half. Hargrove's backdoor two-handed slam dunk and McCain's 3-pointer with 2:33 remaining pushed UMO's advantage to 69-58.

The 3 pushed McCain over the 1,000-point threshold.

"I knew I was close (to 1,000 points)," McCain said. "My parents kept telling me and my friends kept telling me. I just let the offense come to me."

The Trojans (16-2, 9-1) return home Friday for a pivotal contest against Conference Carolinas leader King (Tenn.) University. The Tornado won the previous matchup, 91-73, before a nationally-televised audience on CBS Sports Network.

Women

TIGERVILLE, S.C. -- Arieal Johnson hauled in a career- and team-high 20 rebounds during the University of Mount Olive's 83-78 overtime loss to Conference Carolinas foe North Greenville (S.C.) University on Monday evening.

Johnson tied Jasmine Whitby for the second-highest, single-game rebound total in school history. Twana Jeter holds the record with 23 boards in a 1995 contest against Belmont Abbey.

Ty Wallace posted a double-double -- 22 points, 12 rebounds. Johnson knocked down 11 points, while Shylia Buie recorded 10 points and four assists.

Tied at 63 after regulation, North Greenville scored the first eight points of overtime. Johnson stopped the run with a basket and UMO eventually climbed to within 73-68.

The teams combined to score 20 points in the final 2-plus minutes.

Mount Olive (6-11 overall, 4-7 CC) returns home Friday for "Black Out Night" against Conference Carolinas foe King (Tenn.) University. Fans are encouraged to wear black to the game and the first 500 fans will receive a free T-shirt courtesy of Piggly Wiggly of Mount Olive.

Tip-off is 5:30 p.m.