Panthers move to 3-0 with win over Trinidad Northern All-stars

Claflin University picked up its third win Friday, defeating the Northern All-Stars 67-43, in the Trinidad and Tobago Hoops Classic played in the Juan Pierre Sports Athletics Complex.

 

The Panthers used a 21-6 second quarter scoring barrage to break open a close game. The first quarter was low scoring as Claflin led 10-8 at the end of the quarter. The Panther run gave them a commanding 31-14 haltime advantage. The Panthers would not look back and coasted to the 24 point victory.

 

The Northern All-Stars were led in scoring by Shawn Lawrence with a team high 10 points.

 

Phillip Brown scored a game high 18 points. Eric Salley connected on six field goals for 12 points. Karl Ray and Ernest Sinkfield added 11 points each for the Panthers.