Union Pines split with Asheboro Friday in non-conference basketball action.<\/p>\n
The Viking boys grabbed a 54-49 overtime win while the Viking girls fell 70-61 to the Blue Comets.<\/p>\n
In the boys game, the Vikings outscored the Blue Comets 8-3 in overtime to improve to 6-8 this season.<\/p>\n
The Vikings used a balanced scoring attack, getting points from seven players, including three in double figures, in getting the win.<\/p>\n
Isaiah Robbins led the way with 14 points while teammates Tyreek McCoy and Jalen Eberhart added 10 points each.<\/p>\n
Other Viking scorers included Archie Chandler with seven and Ahmad Jones and Jacob Bowbliss with five each. Stevenson Haskell added three for the Vikes.<\/p>\n
In the girls game, the Blue Comets used a big third quarter and the dynamic duo of Tanaesha Ellison and Diamond McDowell, who combined for 60 of Asheboros 70 points.<\/p>\n
Ellison finished with 32 and McDowell with 28 for the Blue Comets, who are now 9-4 overall.<\/p>\n
Union Pines led 39-37 at the half, but the Blue Comets outscored the Vikings 23-9 in the third quarter to take control of the contest.<\/p>\n
Emily Bowbliss led the Vikings, now 8-6 overall, with 20 points. Emma Ring and Kaley Evans had 10 each, Sara Adams nine and Molly Schmitz had eight.<\/p>\n
Union Pines starts Tri-County 6 Conference play Friday when the Vikings travel to Harnett Central for a doubleheader.<\/p>\n
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