WILMORE, Ky. — Asbury Men's Basketball matched up with Miami University (Middletown) for the second time this season on Saturday afternoon. The previous matchup had been decided in overtime with the Eagles coming out on top. Today it was the Eagles coming away with the win again but this time a little more comfortably. Asbury would hit their stride in the 2nd half scoring a dominating 62 points, leading them to a 106-80 victory. 

The Eagles were led by junior, Eric Powell as he scored a career high 35 points, knocking down 8 3-PT. Asbury, as a team shot the ball extremely well making a total of 16 3-PT in the game. Nick Fort continues to play strong basketball as he recorded his 5th double-double in a row, scoring 23 pts with 12 reb. It was an efficient team win for AU as they finish the week strong, moving to 7-8 on the season. 
 

* Eric Powell had a day to remember, scoring a career high 35 pts, knocking down 8 3-PT, and going 7-7 FT

* Nick Fort puts in another double-double, 23 pts and 12 reb 

* John Shoulders added 13 pts to the Eagles (3 3-PT) and 5 reb

* Bryce Beavers came off the bench to knock down 2 3-PT, scoring 8 pts
 

* AU made 16 3-PT in the game

* AU scored 62 pts in the 2nd half

* Asbury outrebounded Miami Middletown 44-28

* Eric Powell scoring a career high 35 pts on 8 3-PT

 

Asbury will look to continue this momentum as they travel to Wilberforce, OH on Monday to play their 3rd straight road game.