Dillard defeats John Melvin to Celebrate Homecoming

New Orleans, LA- Dillard Defeats John Melvin 90-81 in a High-Scoring Matchup. Dillard started strong in the first half, outscoring John Melvin 44-32. They maintained their lead in the second half, scoring 46 points compared to John Melvin's 49. The final score reflected Dillard's dominance throughout the game.
For Dillard, Mike Reeves led the team with 12 points. He shot an impressive 4-5 from the field and made 4 of his 6 free throw attempts. Armond Williams was another standout player, scoring 17 points in 20 minutes of play.

Both teams struggled from beyond the arc, with John Melvin shooting 23.1% and Dillard shooting 34.8% from three-point range. However, Dillard made up for it with their strong performance in other areas, including free throw shooting, where they made 66.7% of their attempts.

Dillard also had the advantage in rebounding, with 57 total rebounds compared to John Melvin's 41. This allowed them to control the boards and create second-chance scoring opportunities.

Overall, Dillard showcased their offensive firepower and ability to control the game, resulting in a well-deserved victory. John Melvin fought hard but was unable to overcome Dillard's strong performance.

Dillard improves to 3-2 with this win. Dillard will continue their season with upcoming opponent Louisana Christian, hoping to build on their performances and add to the win column. They will travel to Pineville, LA, on November 16th to face off against the Wildcats at 7:00 PM.

-Bleu Devils-