BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – The Salem Tigers (6-12) dropped an 91-75 decision to West Virginia Wesleyan (2-16) on Wednesday evening at the Rockefeller Center. Despite a high-scoring second half, a double-digit halftime deficit proved too much for the Tigers to overcome.

Game Highlights The Bobcats established control early, taking a 41-32 lead into the break. Salem's offense found its rhythm in the second period, putting up 43 points, but West Virginia Wesleyan countered with 50 points of their own to secure the win.

Salem dominated the glass, out-rebounding the Bobcats 43-34, including 13 offensive boards that led to 17 second-chance points. The Tigers also stayed aggressive, getting to the free-throw line 30 times and converting 22 attempts (73.3%).

Top Performers

• Eman Lawal: Recorded a massive double-double, leading the Tigers with 25 points and 10 rebounds while adding four assists.

• Zahki Fallen: Tallied 15 points and six rebounds, while leading the defensive effort with three blocks.

• Xavier Price: Finished with 14 points and seven rebounds in 39 minutes of action.

• Justin Fisher: Provided a strong presence in the paint with a team-high eight rebounds and two assists.

Key Team Stats

• Interior Scoring: Salem kept pace in the paint, scoring 42 points in the interior compared to 44 for the Bobcats.

• Total Efficiency: The Tigers shot 40.3% from the field and showed improvement in the second half, shooting 42.4%.

• Bench Contribution: Vaughn Prosser and Ezekiel Birchett combined for six points to bolster the rotation.