DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- In an electrifying game at the ICI Center on Saturday as a part of the annual Bahama House Classic, the Embry-Riddle men's basketball team ran past Lees-McRae, 94-90. The Eagles (10-2, 4-0 SSC) showcased their offensive depth and resilience against the Bobcats (3-8, 2-4 CC) to pick up their eighth consecutive victory heading into the holiday break.

First Half Highlights

• Embry-Riddle led at halftime 46-45, propelled by a balanced offensive attack.
• Dru Nickson shined early, hitting multiple three-pointers en route to 14 first-half points.
• Both teams had efficient offensive periods, with Lees-McRae shooting 64.3% and ERAU 51.6%.
• The Eagles capitalized on turnovers, scoring 9 points off Lees-McRae's mistakes.

Second Half Highlights

• ERAU maintained its edge, outscoring Lees-McRae 48-45 in the second half.
• Jerry Bracey II delivered a stellar performance, scoring 14 of his 22 points in the second half.
• ERAU's defense tightened, forcing crucial turnovers and limiting Lees-McRae's three-point shooting to 14.3%.
• A pivotal 11-point lead for the Eagles at the 13:19 mark in the second half set the tone for their victory.

Miscellaneous Stats

• Dru Nickson tallied 26 points, surpassing the 1,000 career point milestone. He becomes the 35th Eagle to reach the 1,000 point plateau.
• ERAU's bench contributed 18 points, with key performances from Jack Klinger and Logan Lewis.
• Lees-McRae out-rebounded ERAU 38-26, including a significant 16 offensive boards.
• The Eagles capitalized on turnovers, scoring 21 points off Lees-McRae's 13 miscues.
• Key scoring runs included a 9-0 burst by ERAU early in the second half.

The Eagles are back in action after the calendar flips to 2025, when ERAU steps back into conference play with a trip to Lynn University following a 10-game homestand.