GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro College men's basketball team fell to the Quakers of Guilford College at the Greensboro Coliseum Wednesday 87-75.
 
Guilford opened a 6-0 lead over the first four minutes of the game before the Pride was able to use an 8-2 run to tie the game with 13:39 showing on the clock. Eric Peaks Jr. started the run for Greensboro with a jumper from the left elbow before Keyford Langley and Michael Phifer both hit three-point shots.
 
After the Pride tied the game, the Quakers offense put together a 12-3 run over the next 3:40 to pull out to a 20-11 lead, but Greensboro was able to outscore Guilford 14-7over the next 3:33 to pull within 27-25 with five minutes remaining on the clock.
 
However, Greensboro would get no closer over the remainder of the half and went into the break trailing 48-39, following a Langley half-court three-pointer as time expired.
 
Guilford would then extend their lead out to 14 points over the first six minutes of the second half before Greensboro used a 10-0 run to pull within four with 12:49 to play. Phifer, who finished with a game-high 25 points, started the run with a three-pointer before Justin Minnis converted on an old-fashion three-point play.
 
Despite appearing to have momentum on their side, Greensboro was unable to pull any closer for the remainder of the game and fell by a 12-point margin.
 
"We did not come out with enough energy and pace to beat Guilford tonight," Head Coach Jim Cantamessa said. "We played into their style of game instead of our own, and it really hurt the overall pace of the game.
 
"I saw some good things out of some guys today and we have to get back to work in order to beat Ferrum Wednesday."
 
In addition to his game-high 25 points, Phifer also had a team-leading six rebounds. Langley also finished in double figures scoring with 12, while Minnis posted nine points.
 
The Pride men will return to action Wednesday when they host the Panthers of Ferrum College. For more information on Greensboro College men's basketball, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.