Box Score Swannanoa, N.C.  The Methodist men's basketball team began its 2024–2025 campaign away from home on Saturday, traveling west to Warren Wilson College for the first game of the season. The Monarchs emerged with a 76–68 victory.

JUST THE FACTS
Final score: Methodist def. Warren Wilson, 76–68
Records: Methodist 1-0, Warren Wilson 0-1
Location: Devries Athletic Center; Swannanoa, N.C.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Monarchs possessed a two–point advantage at halftime, leading 35–33.
• More details will be provided once statistical information has been finalized and reported.

MORE TO IT

• It's the first time the Monarchs have started the season with a win since 2019–2020.

UP NEXT
Methodist travels to the Apprentice School in Newport News, Va. on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. tipoff. The Monarchs lost to the Builders at home last year but had a chance to score at the buzzer in the 70–68 defeat.