ROME -- The Hawks turned in a huge win Thursday night, topping 18th-ranked Alabama Huntsville 100-87 in front of the home fans in Rome, Ga.

Shorter improves to 13-8 overall and 7-8 in the Gulf South Conference with the win; while the Chargers move to 16-5 on the season and 12-3 in conference play with the setback.

After trading points during the opening minutes, Shorter took the lead 7-6 on a jumper from Damerit Brown to take a lead they wouldn't give up. And, from there the home team quickly added to it, using a 19-9 run over the next five minutes to make it an 11 point game, 26-15, on a three from Alijah Bennett with 12:25 remaining in the opening half.

The Hawks kept the momentum, despite the Chargers using a 10-6 run to cut the lead to six (31-25) on a three from Kip Owens with 9:17 to go in the frame. But, that was as close as UAH would get during the half as Shorter closed out the period with a 55-40 lead.

The Chargers opened the second half on a 10-6 run to once again cut into the lead, getting as close as 11 during the frame. But, Shorter kept the advantage and led by as many as 18 on few different occasions during the period, first after a 22-5 run over a five minute span, capped off by a three from Brown, brought the Hawks' lead to 73-55 with just over nine minutes remaining.

Down the stretch, the Hawks held off UAH to maintain their advantage, and hit the century mark on a free throw from Phil Taylor for the final point of the contest.

The Chargers shot 49.2% for the game; while the Hawks converted on 42.9% of their attempts. But, the Hawks saw the difference in rebounds as they tallied 44 to UAH's 30; while holding a 14-2 advantage on offensive rebounds, and posting a 15-0 advantage in second-chance points.

Brown had a career day for the Hawks in the win as the freshman finished with 34 points – 13-19 from the field, and 8-10 from three. Taylor posted 39 points in the win, with 16 coming from the free throw line. Amonte Potter also finished in double-figures for the Hawks, chipping in with 13 points. While, Eric Ross finished with a game high 13 rebounds.

The Hawks will look to extend their win streak to three as they travel to North Alabama for a 4:00pm ET (3:00pm CT) start from Flowers Hall on the campus of UNA. Shorter lost the first meeting of the teams, 87-86, a few weeks ago.