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Old Dominion Downs Gardner-Webb 44-43 - Match Report
Old Dominion got 12 points from Mekhi Long en route to a 44-43 victory over Gardner-Webb on Saturday at Chartway Arena.
Old Dominion got 9 points from Tyreek Scott-Grayson and another 7 points from Chaunce Jenkins. Imo Essien contributed 5 assists, while Mekhi Long cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Gardner-Webb got 12 points from Kareem Reid in a losing cause and another 9 points from Anthony Selden. Lucas Stieber contributed 3 assists for them, while Ludovic Dufeal had 13 rebounds.
Old Dominion was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Gardner-Webb had a 48-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Old Dominion heads into a battle against George Mason. Gardner-Webb, meanwhile, will have their next action against Piedmont International.