by Adrian Broaddus
The Prospector
Lulu McKinney dropped two 3-pointers and totaled with 12 points in double overtime to help lift the Miners over the Charlotte 49ers 94-91. With the win in the back-and-forth contest, the Miners (25-2, 16-1 C-USA) secured the 2016 Conference USA regular season title.
They forced 30 turnovers and received a tremendous performance from Jenzel Nash, who ended the night making 12-of-29 from the floor, three steals and 31 points. The turnovers led to 43 points for the Miners, while the bench added 34 points for the Miners as well.
“This is the best senior night we have ever had,” head coach Keitha Adams said.