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| 01/09/26 - Home | 75-44 W |
| 01/31/25 - Home | 50-49 W |
| 01/08/25 - Away | 75-63 W |
| 12/22/22 - Home | 74-41 W |
Daniel barely beat Berea the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Lions simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Bulldogs 75-44. The matchup marked the Lions' most dominant win of the season.
Jackson Conley was his usual excellent self, going 12-for-13 on his way to 27 points in addition to seven rebounds and four blocks. What's more, he also posted a 92% shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in January of 2025. Another player making a difference was James Epting, who posted ten points along with six assists and five boards.
Daniel was working as a unit and finished the game with 27 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Berea lost, don't look at CJ Durham. Despite the final result, he shot 50% from the field to rack up 16 points and four steals. Durham is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Caden Sizemore was another key player, putting up six points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
The victory made it two in a row for Daniel and bumps their season record up to 9-6. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.0 points over those games. As for Berea, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Daniel has already played their next game, a 56-43 loss against Athens Christian on the 10th. As for Berea, they will be playing at home against Blue Ridge at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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