SWANANNOA, NC.--- Senior business administration major
Dakota Walden helped pull AU past Warren Wilson on Saturday afternoon, 86-69. Walden led AU with 27 points and grabbed seven boards.
Clayton Winter recorded his 10th double-double of the season, with 11 points and 17 boards of his own, aiding in the Eagle's efforts against the Owls.
Saturday's win extends AU's winning streak to five in a row, averaging 83.2 points in their last five contests.
Aden Slone recorded his sixth game of double-digit scoring, grabbing 14 points and two steals.
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Dakota Walden led all scorers with 28 points (10-18 FG) and recorded seven rebounds and one assist
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Clayton Winter added 11 points (6-10 FG) and 17 rebounds for his 10th double-double of the year
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Aden Slone recorded 14 points (5-7 FG) and added two steals
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Kirk Lemons added eight points, grabbing two three's in just 10 minutes of play
* Warren Wilson was led by Antonio Banuelos with 23 points and eight rebounds
* AU shot 45% from the field and 43% from three
* WW converted 39% of their baskets and 30% from beyond the arc
* The Eagles made 16-19 FT (84%)
* Asbury scored 13 points off second chance and 38 in the paint
* There were three lead changes throughout the game
* AU led by eight into the halftime break, 40-32
* The Eagles outscored the Owls 46-37 in the second half to secure a 86-69 road victory
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Dakota Walden,
Clayton Winter, and
Aden Slone combined for 55 of the 86 AU points
* The Eagles forced 21 turnovers from their opponents, converting into 16 points
* AU bench outscored Warren Wilson, 18-1
* Asbury led for 78% of the game (31:14)
* The Eagles out-rebounded the Owls 36-29
"It felt great to get a nice win on the road against a very good team. Everyone gave it everything they had and the coaches had a great game plan for us. I couldn't be more proud of this team!"
Dakota Walden | Senior, Business Admin
AU returns home for action on Saturday, February 10 at the Luce Center in Wilmore, Ky., at 4 PM to take on Warren Wilson.
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