Concord Holds Off Davis & Elkins in 75-72 Victory

Mountain Lions fend off late surge by Senators in MEC matchup

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Concord University men's basketball team held off a late rally by Davis & Elkins to pick up a 75-72 win in a Mountain East Conference game. Concord built an eight-point lead in the second half, but the Senators cut the deficit to two points before the Mountain Lions sealed the victory at the free throw line.

Why it matters

This win keeps Concord in the hunt for a strong finish in the MEC standings, while Davis & Elkins continues to struggle in conference play this season.

The details

Concord took control of the game in the second half, going on a 15-5 run to grab a 49-44 lead. The Mountain Lions later extended their advantage to 67-59 on a 3-pointer by Khamani Wertz. However, Davis & Elkins fought back and cut the deficit to 70-68 with under 3 minutes remaining. Concord was able to hold on down the stretch, making just enough free throws to secure the 75-72 victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 16, 2026.
  • Concord led by as many as 8 points with 7:26 left in the second half.

The players

Khamani Wertz

A junior guard for Concord University who hit a key 3-pointer to give the Mountain Lions their largest lead of the game.

Boubacar Djigo

A junior forward for Concord who scored 14 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the win.

Savier McCall

A senior guard for Concord who scored 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting and added 6 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This game showcased Concord's ability to hold off a late surge and grind out a close conference win, an important skill as the Mountain Lions look to secure a strong finish in the MEC standings.