From Downtown: Presbyterian's Offensive Firestorm Buries Bluefield

Clinton, S.C.—Remember that feeling? The one where the basket seems as wide as an ocean and every shot just… goes in? Well, for the Presbyterian Blue Hose men's basketball squad on Saturday night, December 2nd, against Bluefield College, that feeling was definitely in the air. Honestly, it was more like a tsunami of points. The Blue Hose, playing on their home court, simply overwhelmed the visiting Rams, rolling to a commanding 105-76 victory. And for once, it wasn't just a win; it was an absolute clinic in offensive basketball.

From the opening tip-off, it felt like Presbyterian had an extra bounce in their step. You could say they were firing on all cylinders, which, truth be told, might even be an understatement. They weren't just scoring; they were creating space, finding open looks, and, critically, converting them. By halftime, the scoreboard at the Templeton Center already painted a pretty stark picture: a robust 52-32 lead for the home team. What’s more, their shooting percentages were through the roof—a frankly stellar 58.7 percent from the field, hitting 37 of 63 attempts throughout the game. Not too shabby, not at all.

But here’s the kicker, the real showstopper of the night: the three-point line. The Blue Hose just couldn't miss, draining a season-high 17 shots from beyond the arc. Seventeen! It was a deluge, a veritable downpour of long-range bombs that left Bluefield scrambling and, frankly, a bit dazed. Leading the charge, as he often does, was Marquis Barnett, who finished with a sparkling 20 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists for good measure. A complete performance, if you ask me. Then there was Samage Teel, adding a crucial 19 points and an impressive 6 assists, orchestrating much of the Blue Hose attack. Yet, perhaps the unsung hero of the evening—or at least, the most efficient one from deep—was Kobe Foster, who sunk a perfect 5-for-5 on his three-point attempts, tallying 17 points of his own. Talk about being in the zone!

And the scoring didn't stop with just a few names. Trevon Reddish-Rhone chipped in with a solid 12 points and 6 rebounds, showing his presence on both ends of the court. Jonah Carr also broke into double-digits, adding 10 points to the impressive team total. This wasn't a one-man show, or even a two-man act; this was a cohesive unit, all contributing, all finding their rhythm. That's the sign of a truly dangerous team, wouldn't you agree?

Now, to be fair, Bluefield College wasn't exactly having an off-night with their own shooting; they managed to hit 44.8 percent of their shots, with Ty'quon Reid leading their efforts with 16 points, Jairus Howard adding 15, and Emmari Acheson contributing 13. But against such an offensive explosion, sometimes even good efforts just aren't enough. For Presbyterian, this was more than just a win; it was a statement. A statement that, when their shots are falling, and their collective rhythm is found, they are truly a force to be reckoned with. And that, dear reader, makes for some mighty exciting basketball.