Clark Reaches 1,000 Career Points In Loss Against Emmanuel

Clark Reaches 1,000 Career Points In Loss Against Emmanuel

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MISENHEIMER, N.C. - AJ Clark recorded his 1,000th career point in Pfeiffer's 58-49 loss to Emmanuel on Saturday night. Clark hit the historic milestone at the 12:03 mark of the second half on a basket in the paint in his 70th career game.

Pfeiffer (8-9, 5-6 CC) was held to just 36.4 percent shooting on the night and committed 18 turnovers. On the defensive end, the Falcons held Emmanuel (10-8, 6-5 CC) to just 34.5 percent from the field, including 24.1 percent in the first half.

Pfeiffer's pressure defense caused the Lions to misfire on their first 11 shots. The Lions started the game just 1-for-17 but Pfeiffer was equally as cold. With 8:39 left in the first half, Pfeiffer held a 9-5 lead as neither team was able to find their groove. The Falcons held Emmanuel to just nine points in the first 17:54 of the half, but the Lions closed the period on an 8-2 run to take a 17-16 advantage into the break.

The Lions came out firing to start the second half, opening the frame on a 20-2 run. Trailing 37-18 with just over 14 minutes to play, the Falcons mounted a furious comeback. Pfeiffer scored 13 of the game's next 15 points to close the gap to six points. However, in the game's final 11:30, Pfeiffer was never able to get closer than six points before ultimately falling by nine.

For the game, Josh Calhoun was Pfeiffer's leading scorer with 15 points, while Mike Smith added 14. Rob Folk had five blocks, all in the first 10 minutes of the game, and added three rebounds and three points. Clark finished his night with six points and sits at an even 1,000.
Emmanuel was paced by Michael Stanley who recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

The Lions held a 40-30 advantage on the glass and grabbed 20 offensive boards. Erskine outscored Pfeiffer 25-14 in points off turnovers and held a 17-8 lead in 2nd chance points.
Pfeiffer will look to rebound on Wednesday night as they travel to King for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.