Pikeville, KY – The University of Pikeville men's basketball team returned to the court Saturday afternoon in the UPIKE Gym, handling the Appalachian Bible College Warriors, 110-69. They also bested the Warriors earlier in the season, 142-56.

Kevin Bishop II led a group of four Bears in scoring double-digits, with a season-high 23 points. Jacob Brown scored a season-high 19 while Maurice Dickson added a season-high 16 and Avery Martinez had 15 for UPIKE. Darius Love led the Bears with nine rebounds while Kenyon Duling tied a season-high six assists.

The win improves UPIKE to 9-1 on the season as they return to Mid-South Conference play on Thursday when they head to Shawnee State University.

The Bears jumped all over the Warriors in the first half, taking a 25-7 lead less than 10 minutes into the contest. UPIKE had an array of different players contribute to the advantage. The lead grew to as many as 29 in the first half, after a Brown layup made it 50-21. This capped off an impressive 25-14 run. UPIKE would take a 58-29 lead into the break.

In the second half, the Bears lead continued to expand, as they led 81-45 with 12:44 to play in the game. UPIKE would lead by as many as 45 in their eventual 110-69 victory.

Inside The Box Score
This is the third time the Bears have scored 100 or more points this season and second time they have scored 110 points. UPIKE continues to make it tough on opponents at home this season, holding a 7-0 record in Pikeville.

Nine of ten Bears scored in the game, with every player recording at least one assist and one rebound. Their 52 rebounds are the most they have had in a game all season.

UPIKE shot 60% from the field, knocking down 48 shots and seven threes.

What's Up Next
As mentioned, the Bears will now move back into MSC play, taking on the Shawnee State Bears on Thursday, December 16th in Portsmouth, Ohio at 8:00 p.m.

Shawnee State has controlled this matchup as of late, winning the last four meetings and six of the last seven.