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Cumberland University

Zayin Humber
91
Winner Cumberland (TN) CUMBERLA
60
Welch WELCH
Winner
Cumberland (TN) CUMBERLA
91
Final
60
Welch WELCH
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Cumberland (TN) CUMBERLA 38 53 91
Welch WELCH 27 33 60

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Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Balanced Scoring Leads Phoenix Past Welch

GALLATIN, Tenn.--Cumberland men's basketball pulled away early and never looked back Saturday evening, rolling past Welch 91-60 on the road. The Phoenix used a balanced offensive attack, consistent interior scoring, and sustained defensive pressure to turn in a decisive win. 

Cumberland finished the night shooting 50.7 percent from the floor while holding Welch to 35.2 percent. The Phoenix controlled the glass with a 49-25 rebounding advantage and outscored the hosts 48-20 in the paint. Cumberland also forced 16 turnovers, turning those into 18 points, while dishing out 21 assists on 35 made field goals.

Michael Nwoye led the Phoenix with 14 points and nine rebounds, adding three steals and a block. Jaren Davis also scored 14 points, knocking down four three-pointers, while Nick Brunetti and Zaylin Rowland chipped in 11 points apiece. Triston Conger orchestrated the offense with seven assists to go along with 10 points and six rebounds as Cumberland placed five players in double figures and received 36 points from the bench.

Welch struck first with a pair of early three-pointers to grab a brief 10-5 advantage in the opening minutes, but Cumberland quickly settled in and began asserting control in the paint. The Phoenix answered with a steady stream of layups from Michael Nwoye, Jake Hatch, and Triston Conger, tying the game at 10–10 before jumping in front on a Jaren Davis three at the 15:51 mark. Cumberland continued to attack inside, building a 16-13 edge behind strong ball movement and second-chance opportunities.

The momentum fully shifted midway through the half as Cumberland rattled off a decisive run. Davis knocked down back-to-back threes, Nwoye finished multiple possessions at the rim, and the Phoenix defense forced several turnovers that led directly to points. A 19-3 surge pushed the lead to double digits, and Cumberland carried a 38-27 advantage into the break after holding Welch scoreless for nearly three minutes to close the half.

Cumberland wasted no time extending the margin after halftime, opening the second half with another scoring burst. Zayin Humber drilled a pair of threes, Nick Brunetti and Conger converted in transition, and the Phoenix stretched the lead beyond 20 within the first five minutes. The ball continued to move freely, with Cumberland repeatedly finding cutters and open looks as the offense flowed through multiple options.

The Phoenix never allowed Welch to regain footing down the stretch, responding to every brief scoring spurt with timely baskets of their own. A deep bench provided energy late, and Cumberland continued to score efficiently inside while controlling the glass. The lead ballooned to as many as 36 points before the final horn, sealing a convincing 91-60 win on the road.

Cumberland will play again on Tuesday as CU travels to Crowley's Ridge in Arkansas for non-conference action. 
 
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Players Mentioned

Nick Brunetti

#77 Nick Brunetti

G
6' 4"
Sophomore
Triston Conger

#1 Triston Conger

G
6' 2"
Redshirt Junior
Jaren Davis

#2 Jaren Davis

G
6' 3"
Freshman
Jake Hatch

#4 Jake Hatch

F
6' 10"
Redshirt Sophomore
Michael Nwoye

#7 Michael Nwoye

F
6' 7"
Freshman
Zaylin Rowland

#42 Zaylin Rowland

G
6' 2"
Freshman
Zayin Humber

#8 Zayin Humber

F
6' 7"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Nick Brunetti

#77 Nick Brunetti

6' 4"
Sophomore
G
Triston Conger

#1 Triston Conger

6' 2"
Redshirt Junior
G
Jaren Davis

#2 Jaren Davis

6' 3"
Freshman
G
Jake Hatch

#4 Jake Hatch

6' 10"
Redshirt Sophomore
F
Michael Nwoye

#7 Michael Nwoye

6' 7"
Freshman
F
Zaylin Rowland

#42 Zaylin Rowland

6' 2"
Freshman
G
Zayin Humber

#8 Zayin Humber

6' 7"
Junior
F