DUE WEST, S.C.- Southern Wesleyan shot 45.2 percent from the field in its 76-71 loss to Erskine.

Kenny Holmes scored 30 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out five assists. Darius Sharpe scored 18 points and pulled in two rebounds. Justice McCullough posted a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

The Warriors (2-21, 1-14 CC) shot 45.7 percent from the field in the first half as they built a five point lead at halftime. They held the Flying Fleet (11-9, 8-6 CC) to 38.7 percent from the floor and 30.0 percent from the three-point line in the first half. Erskine re-took the lead early in the second half and stretched their lead to 15 points. Southern Wesleyan went on a 38-21 run to cut the deficit to three points with one second remaining. The Flying Fleet made two free throws with one second left to seal the victory.

The Warriors next host Mount Olive Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m.