The Fayetteville State Broncos men's basketball team has climbed to a 3-way tie for #7 in this week's D2CSC Atlantic Regional Poll. With an impressive 6-2 overall record, the Broncos have demonstrated their skills on the court, highlighted by a victory over the #11 nationally ranked USC Aiken on November 26th.
Team Leaders
The Broncos' success can be attributed to standout performances from key players:
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Caleb Simmons (#01): Leading the team with an average of 21.0 points per game, Simmons has been a force on both ends of the court. He boasts a shooting percentage of 60.0% from the field and 81.4% from the free-throw line. Additionally, Simmons averages 9.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game.
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Tairell Fletcher (#00): Fletcher is another crucial contributor, averaging 19.8 points per game with a 49.2% field goal percentage. His free-throw accuracy stands at 83.3%, and he also contributes 3.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.
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Ezekiel Cannedy (#11): Cannedy adds depth to the team with an average of 15.4 points per game. He excels at the free-throw line with a 93.9% success rate and contributes 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
Upcoming Games
The Broncos are gearing up for a rematch against USC Aiken on December 14th in Aiken, SC, at 3:30 pm. This highly anticipated game will test the Broncos' resilience and skill.
Following the rematch, Fayetteville State will host three consecutive home games at Capel Arena:
- December 17th: Elizabeth City State @ 7:30 PM
- December 19th: Virginia State @ 7:30 PM
- December 21st: Bluefield @ 4:00 PM
Stay tuned for more updates and support the Broncos on fsubroncos.com/gameday.
