In a thrilling matchup during the Cathedral Classic Invitational, the Maine Black Bears emerged victorious over the Elon Phoenix with a score of 69-56 on Friday. Quion Burns was a standout performer for Maine, contributing 16 points to the scoreboard. Meanwhile, Kellen Tynes not only scored 14 points but also made a significant impact with a career-high of 13 assists during the game.

Burns added further value to his performance by pulling down five rebounds, while Tynes showcased an impressive defensive game with seven steals. Killian Gribben completed a perfect shooting night, going 6 for 6 from the field, resulting in 13 points for the Black Bears, who improved their record to 4-3.

On the other side, TK Simpkins led the charge for the Phoenix, scoring 21 points and grabbing six rebounds along with making two steals. His brother, TJ Simpkins, contributed 10 points and five assists to the team’s effort. Sam Sherry also played a noteworthy role, finishing with eight points, eight rebounds, and two blocks, though Elon fell to a record of 3-3 following the defeat.