Coleman nets 15 to lead USA South to Senior Challenge victory

Winchester, VA - North Carolina Wesleyan's Adam Coleman scored 15 points and pulled down five rebounds to help lead the USA South Athletic Conference to its first USAC/ODAC Senior Challenge victory in the four-year history of the contest. This year's game was hosted by Hampden-Sydney College and saw the USA South seniors earn a thrilling 88-87 win in overtime.

Coleman (pictured), who also dished out three assists and blocked two shots, recorded his second steal of the game with three ticks remaining to prevent the ODAC from getting off a potential gamewinning shot.

In addition to Coleman's performance, CNU's Thomas Whinnett contributed 16 points and seven rebounds, while Averett's Ryan Frazier was the only other USA South player to score in double-figures with 11 points. Greensboro's Theo Tamini led the team in rebounding with a game-high 12 boards.

The ODAC was led by Roanoke's Curtis Peery who registered a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds. Bridgewater's Rob Rice and Eastern Mennonite's LeRoger Parrish were the ODAC's other double-figure scorers as they each tallied 11 points.

Coleman, who recently completed his fourth season for head coach John Thompson in February,  was proud to represent his Battling Bishops and play such a vital role in his league's first victory. It's a fitting end to a solid career that saw the former team captain tally 895 points and finished ranked second all-time with 827 rebounds.

Congratulations Adam!

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