Elizabeth’s Pizza of Thomasville Greensboro College Pride Weekly Sports Preview

Elizabeth’s Pizza of Thomasville Pride Weekly Sports Preview
December 17, 2018 – December 23, 2018
from Wesley Gullett, Greensboro College Sports Information Director

Men’s Basketball
The Greensboro College men’s basketball team returns to the hardwood after a nine-day break to take on St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Four of the Pride’s players have already eclipsed 100 points on the season. Keyford Langley hit 100 points at home during Greensboro’s last contest, while senior Carmoni Marks (130), Justin Minnis (129) and Michael Phifer (112) surpassed the 100 point mark.

Week Schedule
Monday, Dec. 17 at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (3 p.m.)

Opponent Outlook
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Record: 4-6
Last Time Out: Win – 76, York College 64
Series History: St. Mary’s (MD) leads 2-0

Wrestling
The Greensboro College wrestling team recently dropped two duals in their home opener against Averett University (22-19) and McDaniel College (26-22). Against McDaniel, Conan Wilson tallied an 8-3 decision victory at 157-lbs. Over the final five bouts of the match, Greensboro tallied three wins but it was not enough to overcome the early deficit. Tyron Dudley recorded a major decision victory and Carlos Ortega recorded the Pride’s lone fall victory in the dual, while Brandon Williams capped it off with a 4-1 decision victory. Hai Siu got the scoring started for the Pride against Averett with a 19-5 major decision victory before Michael Jones followed that up with a 19-7 major decision victory of his own.

Week Schedule
Monday, Dec. 17 at Washington & Lee Duals ALL DAY
Opponent Outlook
Washington & Lee University
Last Time Out: 1st Place at Ohio Northern Invitational

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