CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Saturday afternoon, the University of Charleston jumped out to a big lead midway through the first half and never turned back as they beat Notre Dame College by a score of 100-62.

The Falcons (5-15, 3-11 MEC) fell behind by seven points to begin the game, but then rode a 8-3 run to get within two points, 10-8. Senior Oliver Megins hit a jumper, followed by redshirt-sophomore Drew Scarberry and redshirt-junior Angelo Cugini knocking down back-to-back threes.

NDC would then fall down by eight points, 16-8, before clawing back within striking distance. Freshman Levi Frankland had a big hand in the comeback effort as he scored seven of the Falcons 13 points during their 13-7 run. That run made the Falcons' deficit just two points, 23-21, with 10:35 to go before halftime.

Charleston (12-8, 8-6 MEC) responded in a big way with a 17-3 offensive outburst and led Notre Dame 40-24, at the media timeout with 4:23 remaining before halftime. Ke'Andre Gibson had five points and assisted on three shots for UC during the run.

At the halftime break, the Golden Eagles led NDC 49-34. Senior Kyauta Taylor and Frankland each had 10 points for NDC in the first half. Austin Howard scored 16 points and made four three pointers for Charleston and Riley Heatherington added 10 points and seven rebounds. The Golden Eagles held a 53-percent field goal percentage.

NDC scored 28 points in the second half and finished with a season-low 62 points. Frankland led the Falcons with seven points in the second half. UC scored 51 points in the second half and 10 players scored. The Golden Eagles shot 67-percent from the floor and 57-percent from three point range.

Taylor finished the game with 16 points, Frankland added 17 points and Cugini pulled down nine rebounds. Megins had seven rebounds and six assists for NDC. The Falcons had 26 points from their bench.

On Charleston's side, Heatherington scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Howard also scored 16 points. The Golden Eagles, who are now 7-3 at home, shot 60-percent from the field and 50-percent from three and had 52 points in the paint.

The Falcons will travel to Shepherd University, for their next game, on February 1. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 p.m.