Saturday, December 21
Davidson, N.C.
5 p.m.
Davidson College
9-3,0-0Atlantic 10
76
vs
63
Bethune-Cookman
3-9,0-0SWAC
1
2
F
Bethune-Cookman
34
29
63
Davidson
41
35
76
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Durkin's Career Night Leads 'Cats Past Bethune-Cookman
12/21/2024 7:12:00 PM | Men's Basketball
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Bobby Durkin scored a career-high 23 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead Davidson past Bethune-Cookman 76-63 in non-conference men's basketball action Saturday evening inside John M. Belk Arena.
Continuing their best start under third-year head coach Matt McKillop, the Wildcats improved to 9-3 overall.
A sophomore from Darien, Ill., Durkin finished 8-of-15 from the floor, while also grabbing a personal-best 10 rebounds for his first double-double in a Wildcat uniform.
He was joined in double figures by fellow starters Reed Bailey (19), Zach Laput (15) and Connor Kochera (14).
In addition to matching his season average in scoring, Bailey finished a perfect 9-for-9 at the charity stripe to go along with six boards and five assists.
Davidson used a 16-8 spurt early in the opening 20 minutes to go in front for good. The 'Cats led 41-34 at the half, highlighted by 17 points from Durkin.
The Wildcats, who finished the night shooting 52.9 percent, pushed the margin to as many as 20 on a Bailey layup with just under two minutes play.
Bethune Cookman (3-9), playing its 10th game away from home and eighth true road contest of 2024-25, was led by Reggie Ward, Jr. and Brayon Freeman, who scored 14 points each.
Up Next
Davidson will conclude non-conference play Saturday, Dec. 28 when Eastern Michigan visits for a 2 p.m. contest.
Continuing their best start under third-year head coach Matt McKillop, the Wildcats improved to 9-3 overall.
A sophomore from Darien, Ill., Durkin finished 8-of-15 from the floor, while also grabbing a personal-best 10 rebounds for his first double-double in a Wildcat uniform.
He was joined in double figures by fellow starters Reed Bailey (19), Zach Laput (15) and Connor Kochera (14).
In addition to matching his season average in scoring, Bailey finished a perfect 9-for-9 at the charity stripe to go along with six boards and five assists.
Davidson used a 16-8 spurt early in the opening 20 minutes to go in front for good. The 'Cats led 41-34 at the half, highlighted by 17 points from Durkin.
The Wildcats, who finished the night shooting 52.9 percent, pushed the margin to as many as 20 on a Bailey layup with just under two minutes play.
Bethune Cookman (3-9), playing its 10th game away from home and eighth true road contest of 2024-25, was led by Reggie Ward, Jr. and Brayon Freeman, who scored 14 points each.
Up Next
Davidson will conclude non-conference play Saturday, Dec. 28 when Eastern Michigan visits for a 2 p.m. contest.
Team Stats
BCU
DC
FG%
.404
.529
3FG%
.222
.474
FT%
.630
.684
RB
28
33
TO
14
13
STL
10
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
23
FGM
8
3FGM
6
FTM
1
Pts
19
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
9
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
14
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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