TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Edinboro wheelchair basketball team split a pair of games in the first day of competition at the Univ. of Alabama Collegiate Classic. The host Crimson Tide handed Edinboro a 65-37 defeat in their opening contest, but the Fighting Scots came back to defeat Missouri, 45-32, in the afternoon. Coach Jim Glatch's team is now 12-11.

In the opener, Alabama jumped out to a 36-14 halftime lead on their way to the 65-37 win. Edinboro struggled from the floor, making just 27.9 percent (17-oof-61), while Alabama shot 50.8 percent (30-of-59). The Crimson Tide controlled the glass, 45-20.

Ayuba Alli was the only player to reach double figures for Edinboro, finishing with 13 points and six assists. Chayse Wolf added nine points and six rebounds.
In the nightcap, Edinboro turned in a strong defensive effort, holding Missouri to 26.4 percent from the floor (14-of-53) to post a 45-32 victory. The Fighting Scots shot 42.3 percent from the floor (22-of-52) and held a 30-26 rebounding advantage.

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