CLINTON, S.C. – Desmond Holloway had his fourth double-double of the season with 23 points and 14 rebounds to lead Coastal Carolina over Presbyterian 61-41 on Thursday night.
Holloway had a career-high five 3-pointers in the Chanticleers' 21st straight win.
Chad Gray added 20 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, and Sam McLaurin chipped in 10 points for Coastal Carolina (23-2, 14-0 Big South Conference). The Chanticleers outrebounded Presbyterian 41-26 and held a 24-6 advantage in points in the paint.
Coastal Carolina led 35-15 at halftime, and the Blue Hose (10-16, 4-10) opened the second half on a 15-2 run to make it 37-30 with 14:42 left in the game. The Chanticleers answered with a 13-4 run, pushing their lead to 50-34 on Anthony Raffa's layup with 10:12 to go.
Walt Allen led Presbyterian with 15 points, going 5 for 8 from 3-point range.
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