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canes player goes in for dunk during the final four game
canes player goes in for dunk during the final four game
Posted: Mar 25, 2017

Bringing It Home: Men's Basketball Playing For The National Title

Box Score
Game Leaders
Louisburg College
Pts: 2 Players (#11, #43) - 17
Reb: Jordan Oakley - 8
Ast: 2 Players (#11, #43) - 3
South Suburban College
Pts: Rasheide Bell - 29
Reb: Shakur Pinder - 7
Ast: 2 Players (#21, #23) - 3
Team Stats
Full stats

Louisburg (30-4) outlasted South Suburban College in the 86-73 semifinal thriller on Friday night, and ensured their chance at coming home with the national championship.

It was a team effort for the Canes; four Louisburg players scored in double digits. Justice Cuthbertson and Jordan Oakley led the way with 17 points a piece, and Troy Locke and Derek McKnight each followed with 11 points.

The Hurricane defense played tight, and as Oakley led with 8 rebounds, the team forced 21 turnovers. The back and forth contest was 38-37 LC at the half, and saw the lead change 10 times. 

#3 Louisburg will face #1 Southwestern CC in the championship at 8:30pm EST on Saturday, March 25th. You can catch all the live action here.