Best Virginia cruises in exhibition opener in Beckley
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July 7, 2021 - 9:16 pm
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Best Virginia passed the first test on their pre-TBT schedule with ease, defeating Southern West Virginia Elite 127-122 in an exhibition game at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center. Best Virginia led 115-63 when the clock was stopped with four minutes left to simulate the ‘Elam Ending’. The score reset with Best Virginia trailing 119-115. After allowing an initial three-pointer, Best Virginia scored the final ten points to close out the game.
“Probably our best defensive possession (in the Elam Ending) was the first one and they hit a three,” said Best Virginia head coach James Long. “You play good defense but it was better offense. They understand now the magnitude of each possession. And the flow going into the Elam Ending, it was good to get that situation for our team.”