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| 12/03/25 - Away | 63-61 W |
| 02/02/24 - Home | 49-48 W |
| 01/16/24 - Away | 75-34 W |
| 02/03/23 - Away | 49-40 W |
| 01/17/23 - Home | 56-58 L |
| + 5 more games |
Daniel proved they can win big on Monday (they won by 25) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Pendleton Bulldogs 63-61. The win continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won four in a row.
Daniel's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Will Swan, who posted 17 points and six boards. Jackson Conley was another key player, dropping a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Daniel smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pendleton only pulled down three offensive rebounds.
Pendleton's loss came despite strong showings from Joshua Keith and Samuel Ross. Keith shot 64% from the field en route to 16 points and seven boards, while Ross went 5-for-11 on his way to 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Savion Johnson, who put up nine points.
Daniel's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Pendleton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Coming up, Daniel will head out to face off against Liberty at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pendleton, they will welcome Wade Hampton at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
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